Taline is a desktop application that encourages regular screen breaks using the 20-20-20 rule. It combines a visible countdown with configurable reminders, giving users a straightforward way to schedule pauses intended to reduce prolonged periods of uninterrupted screen use. The application is built with Flutter and provides a graphical interface rather than relying on a background-only timer.
Users can follow the standard 20-minute reminder pattern or choose a custom interval. Taline also includes an optional Muslim mode that combines the break-reminder workflow with prayer-time information and related notifications. The interface is available in several languages and can start automatically when the user logs in.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Provides configurable reminders for taking regular eye breaks.
- Supports the 20-20-20 rule as well as custom reminder intervals.
- Shows a countdown to the next scheduled break.
- Can display desktop notifications when it is time to pause.
- Offers a forced-break mode for users who want firmer reminders.
- Supports light and dark interface themes.
- Can launch automatically when the user signs in.
- Includes English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi and Turkish translations.
- Provides an optional Muslim mode with location-based prayer times.
- Can play Azan notifications when Muslim mode is enabled.
- Uses location services to calculate prayer times for the user’s area.
- Includes settings for changing reminder behaviour, appearance and language.
- Runs on Linux as well as other desktop platforms.
Website: github.com/bixat/Taline
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Developer: Bixat.dev
License: MIT License
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