How the stretch reminder works
Stretching, every 45 minutes
On by default. Cappy says "Time to stretch!"
Optional 60 second countdown
The full-screen break lock stays off until you turn it on. You can wait it out or skip it.
CapyBreaks runs on the computer, not in a browser tab. Close the browser and the stretch reminder still reaches you. The eye break timer and the Pomodoro timer on this site run only while their browser tabs stay open.
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.
When a stretch reminder is due, Cappy holds a stretch pose 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."
See the Lock screen break reminder page for each countdown.
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. See Break reminder for Mac and Break reminder for Windows for every default interval. See the Water reminder page for the 30 minute drink water reminder. See the Posture reminder page for the 20 minute posture check. See the Stand-up reminder page for the line "Stand up and release the tension."
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. It reminds you to stand up and stretch.
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. 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.
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.
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 stretch reminder for Mac and Windows?
Yes. CapyBreaks is a desktop app that reminds you to stand up and stretch. Windows installs from the Microsoft Store. The Mac download is an Apple-silicon DMG. Stretching is on by default, every 45 minutes, and Cappy says "Time to stretch!" The Mac button on this page downloads the Apple-silicon DMG. The Windows button opens the Microsoft Store.
How often does the stretch reminder appear?
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. When it is due, Cappy says "Time to stretch!" and that timer starts over.
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?
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. 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. It reminds you to stand up and stretch. You still choose whether to stand up and stretch.
Download CapyBreaks
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.