Break Reminder for VS Code
A VS Code extension that reminds you to take regular breaks with motivational quotes and beautiful images.
Features
- Automatic Break Reminders: Set customizable intervals for break reminders
- Beautiful Images: Each break shows a beautiful random image from Picsum Photos
- Motivational Quotes: Get inspired by random motivational quotes
- Break Timer: 5-minute countdown timer to help you track your break
- Refresh Content: Get new images and quotes with a single click
- Modern UI: Clean and beautiful interface with smooth animations
Installation
- Open VS Code
- Press
Ctrl+P / Cmd+P
- Type
ext install break
- Click Install
Usage
The extension will automatically remind you to take breaks at regular intervals (default: 30 minutes)
You can also manually start a break:
- Open the command palette (
Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
- Type "Break: Take a break"
- Press Enter
During the break:
- Enjoy the beautiful image and motivational quote
- Take a 5-minute break (timer included)
- Click "New Quote" to see different quotes and images
- Click "Back to Work" when you're ready to return
Configuration
You can customize the break interval in VS Code settings:
- Open VS Code settings
- Search for "Break Reminder"
- Adjust the "Break Interval" value (in minutes)
Contributing
This extension is open source! Feel free to contribute on GitHub:
https://github.com/menthays/vscode-have-a-break
License
MIT License - see LICENSE for more details.
Following extension guidelines
Ensure that you've read through the extensions guidelines and follow the best practices for creating your extension.
Working with Markdown
You can author your README using Visual Studio Code. Here are some useful editor keyboard shortcuts:
- Split the editor (
Cmd+\ on macOS or Ctrl+\ on Windows and Linux).
- Toggle preview (
Shift+Cmd+V on macOS or Shift+Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux).
- Press
Ctrl+Space (Windows, Linux, macOS) to see a list of Markdown snippets.
Enjoy!
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