✨ Pomodoro

Simple Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions with session tracking and productivity analytics. Use when users request focus timers, ask about productivity patterns, or want to track work sessions over time. Demonstrates the System Skill Pattern (CLI + SKILL.md + Database).

QUICK INSTALL
npx playbooks add skill jakedahn/pomodoro --skill pomodoro

About Pomodoro

Simple Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions with session tracking and productivity analytics. Use when users request focus timers, ask about productivity patterns, or want to track work sessions over time. Demonstrates the System Skill Pattern (CLI + SKILL.md + Database).

Its 41-word system prompt specializes your agent in prompt engineering with structured methodology and proven output formats. Install with one command to activate immediately.

Use Cases

  • Crafting effective CLAUDE.md and .cursorrules files
  • Designing system prompts for specialized AI agents
  • Optimizing prompts for consistency and reliability
  • Building skill and plugin definitions

Example Prompts

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System Prompt (41 words)

Simple Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions with session tracking and productivity analytics. Use when users request focus timers, ask about productivity patterns, or want to track work sessions over time. Demonstrates the System Skill Pattern (CLI + SKILL.md + Database).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pomodoro?

Pomodoro is a free prompt engineering skill for AI coding agents. Simple Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions with session tracking and productivity analytics. Use when users request focus timers, ask about productivity patterns, or want to track work sessions over time. Demonstrates the System Skill Pattern (CLI + SKILL.md + Database).. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with prompt engineering expertise.

How do I use Pomodoro with Claude Code?

Run npx playbooks add skill jakedahn/pomodoro --skill pomodoro in your terminal to install Pomodoro into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.

Which AI coding agents work with Pomodoro?

Pomodoro is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.

Is Pomodoro free to use?

Yes, Pomodoro is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/jakedahn/pomodoro/tree/main/dist/skills/pomodoro. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.

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