What CapyBreaks does on Windows
CapyBreaks runs on the computer, not in a browser tab. Close the browser and the reminders still reach you. Start at login is on by default. A Microsoft Store install asks Windows to start CapyBreaks when you sign in. Windows can refuse that startup task. Closing the window keeps CapyBreaks in the system tray, which is also the default. Cappy stays above other windows by default, near the top right of the screen.
These reminders are on when you first open the app: a general break every 60 minutes, a reminder to drink water every 30 minutes, a reminder to stretch every 45 minutes, and a posture check every 20 minutes. The posture check asks you to notice how you are sitting.
Eye Breaks stay off until you turn them on. That interval starts at 20 minutes, and the reminder asks you to rest your eyes. The eye break timer on this site is a separate 20-20-20 countdown that runs only while its browser tab stays open.
You can turn any reminder off, or set its interval from 1 to 360 minutes.
Working hours are off until you turn them on. The starting schedule is weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00. Saturday and Sunday start off. When working hours are on, a reminder that comes due outside those hours is skipped, and the timers start over when the next working period begins.
CapyBreaks is a reminder app. It will not fix back pain, headaches, or an eye condition. The Pomodoro timer on this site is a browser timer with 25-minute focus sessions. CapyBreaks keeps its own reminder intervals on your Windows desktop.
How breaks and reminders work
Breaks, every 60 minutes
On by default. Cappy says "Take a break!"
Drink water, every 30 minutes
On by default. Cappy says "Drink some water!"
Stretching, every 45 minutes
On by default. Cappy says "Time to stretch!"
Posture check, every 20 minutes
On by default. It asks you to notice how you are sitting.
When a reminder is due, Cappy appears with a short message. A break says "Take a break!" Water says "Drink some water!" Stretching says "Time to stretch!" An eye break says "Rest your eyes!" The timer for that reminder then starts over.
A short sound plays with the reminder. Volume starts at 70 percent, and you can set it from 0 to 100. The message bubble above Cappy is on until you turn it off.
An optional full-screen break lock is off until you turn it on. With it on, a countdown replaces the small reminder. You can wait it out or skip it. The countdown is 20 seconds for a break, 20 seconds for an eye break, 30 seconds for water, 60 seconds for stretching, and 15 seconds for a posture check. The posture screen asks you to sit up straight and relax your shoulders.
Eye Breaks stay off until you turn them on. That interval starts at 20 minutes, and the reminder asks you to rest your eyes.
Install from the Microsoft Store
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Use the Windows button
The Windows button on this page is the homepage download. It opens the Microsoft Store listing for CapyBreaks.
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Choose Get in the Store
The Microsoft Store installs the app. Later updates come from the Store.
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Open CapyBreaks
The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account. Click Get Started to open settings.
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Leave it running
Start at login is on by default. Closing the window leaves CapyBreaks in the system tray, so reminders can still appear.
Pricing
Personal is $14.99 once for up to 3 devices, with a 7-day trial. The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account.
Team is $9.99 per seat. Team is a one-time charge, with a minimum of 2 seats. It does not renew on its own.
Windows installs from the Microsoft Store. The Mac download is an Apple-silicon DMG.
See pricing for what Personal and Team include.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CapyBreaks a break reminder for Windows?
Yes. CapyBreaks is a desktop app. Windows installs from the Microsoft Store. The Mac download is an Apple-silicon DMG. The Windows button on this page opens the Microsoft Store. The smaller Mac button downloads the Apple-silicon DMG.
Which reminders are on by default?
These reminders are on when you first open the app: a general break every 60 minutes, a reminder to drink water every 30 minutes, a reminder to stretch every 45 minutes, and a posture check every 20 minutes. The posture check asks you to notice how you are sitting. Eye Breaks stay off until you turn them on. That interval starts at 20 minutes, and the reminder asks you to rest your eyes. You can turn any reminder off, or set its interval from 1 to 360 minutes.
Can I limit reminders to work hours?
Working hours are off until you turn them on. The starting schedule is weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00. Saturday and Sunday start off. When working hours are on, a reminder that comes due outside those hours is skipped, and the timers start over when the next working period begins.
How do I install CapyBreaks on Windows?
Use the Windows button on this page. It opens the Microsoft Store. Choose Get, then open the app. The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account. Windows installs from the Microsoft Store. The Mac download is an Apple-silicon DMG.
How much does CapyBreaks cost?
Personal is $14.99 once for up to 3 devices, with a 7-day trial. The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account. Team is $9.99 per seat. Team is a one-time charge, with a minimum of 2 seats. It does not renew on its own.
Does CapyBreaks give medical advice?
CapyBreaks is a reminder app. It will not fix back pain, headaches, or an eye condition. You still choose whether to stand up, look away, or drink the water.
Download CapyBreaks for Windows
The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account. After the trial, Personal is $14.99 once for up to 3 devices. Team is $9.99 per seat. Team is a one-time charge, with a minimum of 2 seats. It does not renew on its own. Windows installs from the Microsoft Store. The Mac download is an Apple-silicon DMG.