A bash script that functions as a Pomodoro timer.

The Pomodoro Technique (named after a tomato-shaped timer) is a productivity method that involves deciding on a particular task and then working on it in a sequence of short intervals separated by small breaks. The main advantages I've found are that a) it focuses your time on a specific task and b) the regular short breaks help you to maintain concentration for a longer period overall than you might otherwise have done.

Usage is simple:

• Decide on a task you want to complete.
• Run the script to start the timer: ./pomodoro.sh

The script will run in the background and send Desktop notifications about which interval you are in and when to take a 5 minute break. After four intervals the script will end and it is time to take a longer break before getting back to work.