Timer for MAC
Free, open-source countdown timer for Mac: drag the arrow to set the time, release to start, and get a notification when time is up.
Timer Overview
Timer is a simple, good-looking countdown timer for the Mac. Drag the blue arrow around the dial to set the time and release it to start; click to pause. When the time is up, a notification appears with a pleasant sound. You can also type the time: enter digits for minutes, and use a decimal point for seconds, so 2.30 is two minutes and thirty seconds. Need more than one? Press Command-N for a new timer, each in its own small window.
Timer is easy to drive from the keyboard: Return starts or pauses, R restarts the last timer, and the arrow keys add or remove a minute, or ten with Shift. Version 2.1.0 added the scroll wheel for setting the time, plus a URL scheme, AppleScript and a command-line tool, so you can start timers from scripts and other apps. Timer is made by Michael Villar and is free and open source under the MIT license. It is a universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs and needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Key Features
Timer does one thing, and does it beautifully.
- Drag to set: drag the arrow and release to start.
- Notification: a notification and sound when time is up.
- Type the time: digits for minutes, a decimal point for seconds.
- Many timers: open as many as you need with Command-N.
- Keyboard shortcuts: start, pause, restart and adjust time.
- Scroll wheel: set the time by scrolling.
- Automation: URL scheme, AppleScript and a command-line tool.
- Tiny: a 1.9 MB download.
What’s New in Version 2.1.0
Timer 2.1.0 adds automation and scroll-wheel input.
- URL scheme, for example timer://5 to start a five-minute timer
- AppleScript support and launch arguments
- A command-line tool, timer-cli, with start, stop, reset, pause and new
- Set the time with the scroll wheel
- Better cursor feedback on the arrow and better label contrast
Timer FAQ
Is Timer free?
Yes. Timer is free and open source under the MIT license.
Which macOS version does Timer need?
Timer 2.1.0 needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Does Timer run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. It is a universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
How do I set a timer?
Drag the blue arrow to the time you want and release it to start. Click to pause.
Can I type the time?
Yes. Type digits for minutes and use a decimal point for seconds: 2.30 is two minutes and thirty seconds.
Can I run several timers at once?
Yes. Press Command-N to open a new timer.
Which keyboard shortcuts does Timer have?
Return starts or pauses, R restarts the last timer, and the arrow keys or + and - add or remove a minute, ten with Shift.
Can I start a timer from a script?
Yes. Use the URL scheme, such as timer://5, AppleScript or the timer-cli command-line tool.
Can I install Timer with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install michaelvillar-timer.
Where does the Timer download on timer.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official Timer releases on GitHub at https://github.com/michaelvillar/timer-app/releases/latest. timer.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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