Glimt
Live this weekBreathing reminders for your workday
About
Glimt is a breathing reminder app for Mac and Windows that nudges you to breathe with gentle prompts, visual guidance, and preset breathing exercises. It stays quiet during calls, offers micro‑reminders and playlist sessions, and integrates with macOS shortcuts. The app is a one‑time purchase with no subscription, making it simple to adopt for individuals or teams.
The case
Who it is for
Remote software engineers balancing deep work and meetings
What is broken today
People often forget to breathe while working, leading to reduced focus, increased anxiety, and burnout. Existing tools either interrupt calls, lack customization, or require subscriptions.
What it does about it
Glimt lives in the menu bar and triggers breathing prompts at set or random intervals. Users can choose from preset patterns like Just Breathe, Box Breath, or 4‑7‑8, or create custom playlists. The app pauses automatically when the microphone or camera is active and can trigger macOS shortcuts at session start or end.
Why not the obvious alternative
Unlike generic timers, Glimt pauses during calls without capturing audio or video, offers micro‑reminders that float on screen, and integrates with macOS Shortcuts for automated workflows. It also provides a one‑time purchase model and native desktop design, giving a subtle, non‑intrusive experience.
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Questions
- Is Glimt free?
- Glimt is a paid app with a one‑time purchase price of $39 for Mac and Windows. There is no subscription or recurring fee.
- Does Glimt work on Windows?
- Yes, Glimt is available for both macOS and Windows. The Windows version is sold at the same price as the Mac version.
- Does Glimt capture audio or video during calls?
- No. Glimt only checks whether your microphone or camera is active to pause reminders; it does not record or transmit any audio or video.
- Can I customize breathing patterns in Glimt?
- Users can select from three preset patterns—Just Breathe, Box Breath, and 4‑7‑8—or create their own custom patterns and playlist sessions.
- How does Glimt pause during calls?
- The app monitors device usage and automatically pauses reminders when it detects an active microphone or camera, ensuring it never interrupts a call.
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