Create a terminal Pomodoro app

Here’s a simple terminal-based Pomodoro app written in Python. It uses basic console output and time.sleep() for timing, and supports a standard Pomodoro cycle: 25 minutes work, 5 minutes short break, and a longer 15-minute break every 4 cycles.

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import time
import os

WORK_DURATION = 25 * 60     # 25 minutes
SHORT_BREAK = 5 * 60        # 5 minutes
LONG_BREAK = 15 * 60        # 15 minutes
CYCLES_BEFORE_LONG_BREAK = 4

def clear_screen():
    os.system('cls' if os.name == 'nt' else 'clear')

def countdown(seconds):
    while seconds:
        mins, secs = divmod(seconds, 60)
        timeformat = f'{mins:02d}:{secs:02d}'
        print(f'Time Remaining: {timeformat}', end='r')
        time.sleep(1)
        seconds -= 1
    print()

def pomodoro():
    cycle = 0
    try:
        while True:
            cycle += 1
            clear_screen()
            print(f"Pomodoro Cycle {cycle}: Work for 25 minutes.")
            countdown(WORK_DURATION)
            if cycle % CYCLES_BEFORE_LONG_BREAK == 0:
                clear_screen()
                print("Time for a long break! 15 minutes.")
                countdown(LONG_BREAK)
            else:
                clear_screen()
                print("Short break: 5 minutes.")
                countdown(SHORT_BREAK)
    except KeyboardInterrupt:
        clear_screen()
        print("Pomodoro session ended. Good job!")

if __name__ == '__main__':
    pomodoro()

How to use:

• Run the script in a terminal.

• It will start the Pomodoro cycles automatically.

• Press Ctrl+C to stop anytime.

Let me know if you want me to add features like customizable timers, notifications, or sound alerts!