Aika – a minimalist browser timer for 20-20-20 eye care and timeboxing

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While spending long hours coding, I wanted a simple way to follow the 20-20-20 eye care rule (every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds). I couldn’t find a browser-based timer that allowed recurring notifications with custom intervals, so I built Aika. It’s also been useful for timeboxing meetings and as a lightweight Pomodoro timer. - Runs in any browser - Free, no sign-up - Minimal by design Sharing in case anyone else needs something like this. Feedback is very welcome!

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