How the stand-up reminder works
Stretching, every 45 minutes
On by default. The small reminder says "Time to stretch!"
Optional 60 second countdown
The full-screen break lock stays off until you turn it on. That screen says "Stand up and release the tension."
CapyBreaks runs on the computer, not in a browser tab. Close the browser and the reminder still reaches you. The eye break timer and the Pomodoro timer on this site run only while their browser tabs stay open.
CapyBreaks does not have a separate stand-up timer. Stretching is the reminder that asks you to stand up, and only on the optional full-screen screen.
Stretching is on when you first open the app, every 45 minutes. You can turn that reminder off, or set its interval from 1 to 360 minutes. There is no separate stand-up interval.
When a stretch reminder is due and the full-screen break lock is off, Cappy shows the stretch image for 5 seconds and the message says "Time to stretch!" The stretch timer then starts over. Cappy stays above other windows by default, near the top right of the screen.
The small reminder plays a chime. Volume starts at 70 percent, and you can set it from 0 to 100 in steps of 5. 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 of 60 seconds replaces the small stretch reminder. You can wait it out or skip it. The screen is titled Stretch, and the line under the title says "Stand up and release the tension." That is the stand-up line in CapyBreaks.
See the Lock screen break reminder page for each countdown.
See the Stretch reminder page for that 45 minute timer. See the Water reminder page for the 30 minute drink water reminder. See the Posture reminder page for the 20 minute posture check. See Break reminder for Mac and Break reminder for Windows for every default interval.
Breaks, a reminder to drink water, and a posture check are also on by default. Eye Breaks stay off until you turn them on. That interval starts at 20 minutes.
What it does not do
CapyBreaks is a reminder, not a standing-desk controller. It does not move a desk. It does not ask whether you stood up, and it does not count stands, steps, or standing time. You still choose whether to stand up.
CapyBreaks is a reminder app. It will not fix back pain, headaches, or an eye condition. It reminds you. You still choose whether to stand up.
Set it up on Mac or Windows
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Use the button for your computer
The Mac button on this page downloads the Apple-silicon DMG. The Windows button opens the Microsoft Store listing for CapyBreaks.
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Install
On Mac, open the DMG and follow the install prompts. On Windows, choose Get in the Microsoft Store. Later, the System tab on Mac can check for an update, download it, and relaunch the app. Windows 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, and you do not need a credit card to start the trial. Click Get Started to open settings.
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Leave it running
Start at login is on by default. On Mac, CapyBreaks registers a Launch Agent so it opens when you log in. Closing the window keeps CapyBreaks running, which is also the default. The icon stays in the menu bar, and the settings window is a normal window, so the app stays in the Dock. On Windows, 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.
Working hours and when reminders are skipped
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.
A reminder that comes due while the microphone is in use, or while a fullscreen app is active, is skipped and the timers start over. On Windows, reminders also pause when Windows reports presentation mode. On Mac, a presentation in a window that does not fill the screen does not by itself pause reminders. Default idle detection skips a due reminder after 5 minutes without keyboard or mouse and starts the timers over. A screen share by itself does not pause reminders.
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, and you do not need a credit card to start the trial.
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.
For a team, office, or business, see the Break reminder for teams page.
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 stand-up reminder for Mac and Windows?
Yes. CapyBreaks is a stand-up reminder for Mac and a stand-up reminder for Windows. CapyBreaks does not have a separate stand-up timer. Stretching is the reminder that asks you to stand up, and only on the optional full-screen screen. Stretching is on by default, every 45 minutes. The small reminder says "Time to stretch!" The optional screen says "Stand up and release the tension." Windows installs from the Microsoft Store. The Mac download is an Apple-silicon DMG. The Mac button on this page downloads the Apple-silicon DMG. The Windows button opens the Microsoft Store.
Does CapyBreaks have its own stand-up timer?
CapyBreaks does not have a separate stand-up timer. Stretching is the reminder that asks you to stand up, and only on the optional full-screen screen. Stretching is on when you first open the app, every 45 minutes. You can turn that reminder off, or set its interval from 1 to 360 minutes. There is no separate stand-up interval.
What does the reminder say?
When a stretch reminder is due and the full-screen break lock is off, Cappy shows the stretch image for 5 seconds and the message says "Time to stretch!" The stretch timer then starts over. Cappy stays above other windows by default, near the top right of the screen. An optional full-screen break lock is off until you turn it on. With it on, a countdown of 60 seconds replaces the small stretch reminder. You can wait it out or skip it. The screen is titled Stretch, and the line under the title says "Stand up and release the tension." That is the stand-up line in CapyBreaks.
Does CapyBreaks control a standing desk or track whether I stood up?
No. CapyBreaks is a reminder, not a standing-desk controller. It does not move a desk. It does not ask whether you stood up, and it does not count stands, steps, or standing time. You still choose whether to stand up.
Does this stand-up reminder work on Windows 11?
Yes. CapyBreaks works on Windows 11. The Windows download on this site is listed for Windows 10 or later, and the Windows button opens the Microsoft Store. That makes CapyBreaks a stand-up reminder for PC and a stand-up reminder Windows 11 can install from the Store.
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. A reminder that comes due while the microphone is in use, or while a fullscreen app is active, is skipped and the timers start over. On Windows, reminders also pause when Windows reports presentation mode. On Mac, a presentation in a window that does not fill the screen does not by itself pause reminders. Default idle detection skips a due reminder after 5 minutes without keyboard or mouse and starts the timers over. A screen share by itself does not pause reminders.
How do I install CapyBreaks?
Use the buttons on this page. The Mac button downloads the Apple-silicon DMG. The Windows button opens the Microsoft Store. Open the app after it installs. The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account, and you do not need a credit card to start the trial. Windows installs from the Microsoft Store. The Mac download is an Apple-silicon DMG.
Does CapyBreaks need an account?
Not for the trial. The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account, and you do not need a credit card to start the trial. Activating a purchase requires signing in. A purchase made before you have an account waits until you sign in with the same email, and then this device can be licensed. The welcome screen says no account is needed during the trial.
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, and you do not need a credit card to start the trial. 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. CapyBreaks is a reminder, not a standing-desk controller. It does not move a desk. It does not ask whether you stood up, and it does not count stands, steps, or standing time. You still choose whether to stand up.
Download CapyBreaks
The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account, and you do not need a credit card to start the trial. 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.