⏱️ Break Timer Pro – A VS Code Productivity Extension

Break Timer Pro is a lightweight yet powerful Visual Studio Code extension that helps developers stay healthy and productive by reminding them to take regular breaks while coding.

If you're someone who spends long hours in front of the screen and often forgets to pause, this extension is designed just for you.

📌 Features

✅ Auto Start: The timer begins automatically when you open VS Code — no setup required.
⏳ Live Time Display: A live counter in the bottom-right status bar shows how long you’ve been coding.
🔔 Break Reminders: After every 50 minutes, a visual alert notifies you to take a 5-minute break.
⚙️ Minimal Interface: Non-intrusive and smooth; works silently in the background.
🌙 Lightweight & Fast: Built with performance in mind — no bloat, just utility.

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💻 Installation

Option 1: Install via VSIX

Download the .vsix file Break Timer Pro.
Open VS Code and press Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P to open the Command Palette.
Search for and select: Extensions: Install from VSIX...
Choose the downloaded .vsix file.
Restart VS Code, and the timer will start automatically.

or [ Download Break Timer **.vsix file and run the command ]

vs-code

code --install-extension break-timer-pro-1.0.4.vsix

vs-codium

 codium --install-extension break-timer-pro-1.0.4.vsix

Option 2: Build from Source

git clone https://github.com/mrashed21/break-timer.git
cd break-timer
npm install
npm run compile
vsce package

Break Timer Pro