Focusmo
Focusmo
Focusmo

Brain Dump Everything. Focus on One. The ADHD-friendly task manager that helps you capture everything but only focus on what matters right now

Stop task-switching. Capture tasks from anywhere on your Mac with a keyboard shortcut, then start a focus session on just one task. Built for ADHD brains that need to get everything out but struggle to commit to a single thing.

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Create tasks from any app with ⌘⌃A
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Smart parsing extracts time estimates and workspace tags
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One-click task to focus session - no more decision paralysis
Focusmo is my go-to tool for staying focused ;). When I need to dive into deep work like research, brainstorming, or creative tasks, I start by making a simple commitment to myself: 'I'll dedicate an hour to this.
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Frank Mattes
Thought Leader and Author

Smart Capture

Capture Tasks From Anywhere, Instantly

Got a task idea while reading an email? Working in your browser? Writing code? Press ⌘⌃A and turn any text into a task without leaving your current app.Focusmo's smart text parser automatically extracts time estimates like "30m" or "2h", workspace tags like "@coding" or "@writing", and cleans up the task text so you don't have to think.No more context switching to a separate task manager. No more losing that brilliant idea because you had to open another app. Just select, shortcut, done.

Zero Friction

From Task List to Focus Session in One Click

The hardest part isn't capturing tasks. It's actually starting them. ADHD brains freeze when staring at a long task list. Which one? When? How long?Focusmo solves this: click any task and immediately start a focus session. The task name becomes your session goal. The time estimate becomes your timer. Your chosen workspace automatically blocks distractions.No decision fatigue. No planning paralysis. Just one click from "I should do this" to "I am doing this."

Simple System

Active, Backlog, Done - Keep It Simple

Complex task management systems fail for ADHD brains. Three states. That's it.Active: The 3-5 tasks you're committing to today. Drag to reorder. Set task limits to avoid overwhelm. Backlog: Everything else. Brain dumped and waiting.Completed: Your dopamine reward center.Optional daily task reset moves uncompleted Active tasks back to Backlog each morning, giving you a fresh start without the guilt of an endless "today" list.

Integrations

Use Your Favorite Task App, Add Focus

Already using Todoist? Things 3? Apple Reminders? Keep using them. Focusmo doesn't replace your task manager - it adds the missing piece: actually focusing on tasks.Pull tasks from your existing apps, focus on them with Focusmo's timer and blocking, then mark them complete. Best of both worlds: your trusted task system plus accountability to actually do the work.
I'm neurodivergent so I am not good at tracking time and tend to hyper focus and work longer than I should. The prompts are great because it makes me stop every 30 minutes and check in and see if I'm being productive, plan for the next block of time, and then have a reference to look back at how I'm spending my time. I run my own business so I tend to overwork. This kind of data helps me to see where my time is best spent and how to be more efficient.
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Courtney Vickery
CEO • Declet Designs

Works With Your Tools

Connect Your Existing Task Apps

Focusmo integrates with the task managers you already use. Sync tasks automatically and add focus session superpowers to your existing workflow. No migration, no duplicate entry, no hassle.

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Todoist

Todoist + Focus Timer

Pull tasks from Todoist, start focus sessions on them, and sync completion status back. Add the Pomodoro technique and workspace blocking to your Todoist workflow.
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Things 3

Things 3 Focus Mode

Connect your Things 3 tasks and add accountability to actually doing them. Filter by area, tag, or project. Start focus sessions on Today tasks with one click.
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TickTick

TickTick Pomodoro Power

TickTick users get built-in Pomodoro support but with Focusmo's workspace blocking and break enforcement. The perfect combo for ADHD productivity.
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Apple Reminders

Apple Reminders + Accountability

Simple, native, always available. Connect Apple Reminders and add the missing piece: focus sessions that make sure you actually complete them instead of just moving them to tomorrow.
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What people say

Reviews from people who run their workday in Focusmo.

Keeps the day's plan in one place

Keeps the current task in view

Shows where the hours went

As an eternal task switcher, Focusmo is the first time I've been able to assign myself a task and then actually stick to it.

Nick Wolf

Nick Wolf

Australia

It has really provided exactly what I've always needed as a uni student with severe ADHD. Thank you for creating this resource.

Jessica Anderson

Jessica Anderson

University Student

It's allowed me to organize tasks and manage my time more effectively while also keeping health and mental breaks in mind.

Will K

Will K

Web Engineer/Architect

The prompts make me stop every 30 minutes and check in and see if I'm being productive, plan for the next block of time.

Courtney Vickery

Courtney Vickery

CEO, Declet Designs

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