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How to use Pomodoro Timer
Pomodoro Timer. 25/5 focus cycles with long breaks. Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, named after his tomato-shaped kitchen timer.
The short answer
To use the Pomodoro technique, work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and after four rounds take a 15–30 minute break. ClickZM's timer runs the cycle automatically with sounds and notifications, and the lengths are adjustable.
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How to use it
Type or paste your input into the Pomodoro Timer.
Choose any options you need.
See the result update instantly.
Copy the result or download it.
Limits worth knowing
Who invented the Pomodoro Technique? Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, named after his tomato-shaped kitchen timer.
Can I change the 25-minute length? Yes. Many people use 50/10 for deep work.