Pauso - Mindfulness for Developers
Take mindful breaks while waiting for AI to respond. Pauso brings guided breathing exercises and micro-moments of calm directly into VS Code.
Features
- Guided Breathing Exercises - Box breathing, body scans, and more
- Micro-Moments - Quick 30-60 second mindfulness breaks
- Claude Code Integration - Auto-shows when Claude is thinking (optional)
- Track Your Progress - See your streak and total mindfulness time
- Sync Across Devices - Connect to your Pauso account to sync stats
Usage
- Click the Pauso icon in the activity bar (sidebar)
- Choose an exercise or start a quick breathing session
- Follow the guided animation
- Build your mindfulness streak!
Claude Code Integration
If you use Claude Code, Pauso can automatically appear when Claude starts thinking - perfect for taking a mindful breath while waiting.
To enable:
- Run command:
Pauso: Enable Claude Code Integration
- Or wait for the prompt when Pauso detects Claude Code
To disable auto-show:
- Go to Settings → Extensions → Pauso
- Uncheck "Auto Show On Claude Processing"
Settings
| Setting |
Description |
Default |
pauso.autoShowOnClaudeThinking |
Auto-show Pauso when Claude Code starts thinking |
true |
Privacy
- All exercise data is stored locally in your browser
- Optional account sync requires explicit opt-in via token
- No data is collected without your consent
Links
Made with calm by the Pauso team.
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