SelfRestraint!

You will need version 4 or higher of `firefox` https://www.mozilla.org/firefox
to run Pencil as a Firefox Extension. Linux users will need version 4 or higher of either `firefox`, `iceweasel` or `xulrunner` https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Projects/XULRunner,
or version 25 or higher of `palemoon` https://www.palemoon.org/.
The Windows installer and OS X archive has everything you need built-in. Windows, Linux, OS X & Firefox Packages are available for download from the Releases Page https://github.com/prikhi/pencil/releases.
You can also install the Firefox Add-on from the Mozilla Add-on Repository https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/pencil-prototyping/.
To install the OS X package, unzip the archive and copy the `Pencil.app` folder t

SelfRestraint alternatives

  • Cold Turkey

  • Cold Turkey is a productivity program that you can use to temporarily block yourself off of popular social media sites, addicting websites and games so that you can get your work done!

    tags: block-websites block-facebook
  • StayFocusd

  • StayFocusd is a productivity extension for Google Chrome that helps you stay focused on work by restricting the amount of time you can spend on time-wasting websites. Once your allotted time has been used up, the sites you have blocked will be inaccessible for the rest of the day.

    tags: application-blocker blacklist block-facebook block-websites browser-extension
  • InternetOff

  • InternetOff allows you to quickly turn off the internet so that you can go offline. When you need the connection, you can enable the internet easily for some period (and it will be automatically turned off) or permanently in just two clicks. Besides the program lets you password protect and schedule access to the internet.

    tags: no-distraction parental-control procrastination productivity-app productivity-tool
  • Leechblock

  • LeechBlock is a simple free productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day.

    tags: blacklist block-facebook block-websites browser-extension firefox-extension
  • FocusMe

  • Block all distractions on your devices to help to get your work done!

    tags: block-distraction block-websites break-reminder control-web-browsing distraction-free-writing
  • Forest app

  • Forest is an app to help you stay focused on your work. Whenever you want to concentrate, you can plant a seed in Forest. In the next 30 minutes, this small seed will gradually grow into a big tree. However, if you cannot resist the temptation and leave this app to check Facebook or play a game, your little cute tree will wither away. Every day you will own a forest filled with trees (or some withered twigs) and every tree represents 30-MINUTES that you have been working hard.

    tags: focus no-distraction productivity-tool self-control stay-focused
  • Productivity Owl

  • The Productivity Owl is a Google Chrome extension that eliminates your time wasting habits on the internet.

    tags: block-distraction block-websites increase-productivity limit-internet-access no-distraction
  • Time Sink

  • Time Sink helps you track how you spend your time on your Mac. It automatically logs opened windows and applications, and keeps track of how long you've spent using things in total (i.e. running), and in the foreground (i.e. actively using). It does this without any user intervention required to start or stop processes - it's just set-and-forget easy!

    tags: automatic-time-tracking monitoring procrastination productivity-tool self-control
  • 1Focus

  • 1Focus lets you block distracting apps and websites to skyrocket your productivity. Beat procrastination and get things done by focusing on one task at a time. Ideal for students, entrepreneurs, and creative people.

    tags: block-apps block-games block-websites concentrate concentration
  • AppDetox

  • Smartphone addicted? Heavy app user? Need more control over your apps? AppDetox helps you to calm down your mobile app usage, and take a digital detox. You are able to set your own rules for your apps to detox from some heavy usage and stop procrastinating.

    tags: efficiency phone-usage-tracking real-time time-management time-report
  • Anti-Social

  • Anti-Social is a productivity application for Macs that turns off the social parts of the internet. When Anti-Social is running, you’re locked away from distracting social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and other sites you specify. With Anti-Social, you’ll be amazed how much you get done when you turn off your friends.

    tags: block-websites block-facebook blocklist