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selfcontrol · v4.0.2 • auto-updates
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Block your own access to distracting websites
brew install --cask selfcontrol 72
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026SelfControl is a unique app designed to block access to distracting websites, ensuring you stay focused by preventing any undos or restart bypasses. It's ideal for individuals struggling with online distractions, offering a timer-based solution that can't be circumvented.
Blocks access to specific websites for a set period, preventing any workarounds even after a system restart.
Maturity: The project is active with recent updates, though it has a significant number of open issues, indicating ongoing development and potential areas for improvement.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Effectively blocks distracting websites with no easy bypass.
- + Strong GitHub presence with active contributions.
- + Free and open-source, promoting transparency and community involvement.
Cons
- - Open issues regarding time bypassing and compatibility with older macOS versions.
- - Potential vulnerabilities in core functionality.