Orchestrana is a macOS productivity app that connects focus sessions, Tasks, Reminders, and Calendar into a single workflow.
It is not just a timer — it links tasks, time, and focus, adapting to task-driven, time-blocking, or flow-based work styles. Orchestrana is built as a unified time system rather than a rigid productivity method, with a macOS-inspired glass / liquid glass UI.
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👉 https://orchestrana.app
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- Gatekeeper warning: macOS may warn that the app is from an unidentified developer. This is expected while the project awaits Apple Developer Program approval.
- Bypass Gatekeeper safely: follow the step‑by‑step guide in
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Signed app is provided on TestFlight currently.
- ⏱️ Customizable work, short break, and long break durations
- 🔁 Long-break interval configuration (e.g. every 4 sessions)
- ⚡ Presets for quick switching (25/5, 50/10, 90/15, Custom)
▶️ Start / Pause / Resume / Reset with clear state feedback- ⏳ Dedicated countdown timer mode
- ✅ Tasks with optional Reminders integration and bidirectional sync foundations
- 📅 Calendar views (Day / Week / Month) as a visual layer for planning
- 🔔 Session-end pop-up reminder with optional sound
- 📊 Daily productivity summary (focus time, sessions, breaks)
- 💾 Automatic saving of daily stats
- 🎧 Ambient sound player (white noise, brown noise, rain, wind)
- 🎵 Simple music status support (Apple Music / Spotify)
- 🪟 Glass-panel UI with background blur and depth
- 🌙 macOS dark mode support
- 💻 Real time menubar support on MacBooks
Orchestrana is designed as a unified time system — not just a timer. It brings together focus sessions, tasks, reminders, and calendar blocks into one single workflow, so planning and execution live in the same place.
Instead of forcing a rigid productivity method, Orchestrana adapts to how you actually work — whether that’s time-blocking, task-driven planning, or flow-based focus.
If you prefer not to build from source, download the binary from the latest release (see “Try it now” above). On first launch, macOS may block the app; use the Gatekeeper guide linked above.
Requires Xcode on macOS 14.6 or later. Clone this repository, open the project in Xcode, and build/run as usual.
Requirements:
- Firebase iOS SDK 12.9.0 or later (Swift Package Manager should automatically download gRPC, GoogleUtilities, etc. for you)
- Xcode on macOS 14.6 or later
This project uses Swift Package Manager to manage dependencies.
The current version is fully native Swift; legacy Tauri/Svelte/Python versions are archived.
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- The included GoogleService-Info.plist is for this project only
- It is not intended for reuse, modification, or external environments
🚫 Do NOT
- Do not use this configuration for your own Firebase projects
- Do not modify or overwrite this file in commits
- Do not rely on it outside of this repository
✅ If you want to use your own Firebase project
- Create your own Firebase project
- Download your own GoogleService-Info.plist
- Replace the file locally only
- Add it to your local ignore if needed
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The Firebase configuration contained in this repository is the property of the project owner and is provided strictly for use within this project only.
You are not permitted to:
- Use this configuration in any other application or project
- Send requests to the associated Firebase project outside of this application
- Attempt to access, exploit, or interfere with the backend services
- Any types of abuses
Any unauthorized use may result in access restrictions and may be subject to further action.
For full details on updates, see the release notes on TestFlight or App Store.
👉 TestFlight & App Store release notes are the new source for version changes and updates.
- Will receive more updates
- Changes may occur without notice
- Feedback, PR, and issue reports are welcome
- Will be on TestFlight or App Store
AI-powered features are currently being deployed and are in private developer preview.
At the moment, these features are only available to authorized developer accounts for internal testing.
A small number of additional testers may be invited during this stage.
The full AI feature set is planned to be officially released in version 2.0.0.
The current UI uses a structured glass tile system inspired by macOS 26 (liquid glass).
The goal of upcoming versions is to transition toward a softer, macOS-inspired liquid glass look — with more subtle contrast, improved typography, and refined panel depth.
- Stable for daily use
- Design iterations are ongoing
- New features are in development
🚧 Distribution Status
Orchestrana is currently under active development and available on TestFlight
🚀 Preview Access Available
Official Apple preview builds of Orchestrana are now available via TestFlight.
This is an invite-only early access program — access is managed through a waitlist to prevent spam and ensure quality feedback.👉 Join the TestFlight waitlist:
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Planned for future versions:
- 🎨 More macOS-style liquid glass theme refinements
- 🪄 Smoother button & timer animations
- 💡 Better logic
- 🔔 Advanced reminder scheduling & customization
- ⌨️ More features
- 🛎️ Issue requirements
See: docs/Future_Pro_Plan.md and docs/Roadmap_1.0-2.0.md
You’re welcome to help improve:
- 🎨 UI & visual refinement (macOS-style liquid glass direction)
- 🧩 Session logic & customization options
- 🔔 In-app reminder & notification
- 🧪 Bug fixes and stability improvements
- 📝 Documentation
- ✅ Anything else
If you want to:
- propose a feature
- discuss UI / UX direction
- any other things about this project
You can open a Discussion or Issue instead of a PR.
Constructive feedback is especially welcome during the current 1.x.x integration and planning phase.
Orchestrana has gone through multiple architectural stages during its development. All previous implementations are preserved for reference only and are no longer part of the active product direction.
Legacy see: https://github.com/T-1234567890/Pomodoro-legacy
Status
- ❌ Deprecated
- ❌ Prototype only
- ❌ No longer representative of the project
- ❌ No longer maintained
The current mainline version of Orchestrana is fully native Swift (macOS).
Details
This version introduced a modern desktop architecture before the move to native Swift.
Stack
- Frontend: Svelte
- Desktop shell: Tauri
- Backend: Python (Pomodoro engine)
- IPC: JSON-based bridge between frontend and backend
Reason for deprecation While functional, this architecture:
- Added unnecessary complexity on macOS
- Limited deep system integration
- Did not fully match macOS performance and UX expectations
The project has since migrated to native Swift for clarity, performance, and long-term maintainability.
This was the original prototype used during the earliest stages of development.
Stack
- Python
- Tkinter UI
- Single-process desktop app
- Future planning:
docs/Future_Pro_Plan.md - Development roadmap:
docs/Roadmap_1.0-2.0.md - FAQ & design decisions:
docs/FAQ.md - Gatekeeper & installation notes:
docs/Gatekeeper.md
Orchestrana is free.
A small number of long-term ideas (AI features, cloud sync, deeper analytics) are being brainstormed.
No paid plan exists at this stage.
Details: docs/Future_Pro_Plan.md
This project is supported by partners who help keep development sustainable.
VPS.Town provides infrastructure support for testing and cloud experimentation.
| Category | Partner |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure Sponsor | VPS.Town |
| AI Partner | Available |
| Community Partner | Available |
| Tools / Integration Partner | Available |
| Other | Available |
Interested in sponsoring or partnering with Orchestrana? Contact us below.
本项目仍在持续改进中，部分功能或界面可能会发生变化。
如在使用过程中发现问题或有改进建议，欢迎提交 Issue 或 PR。
This project is under active development and some features or UI elements may change over time.
If you encounter issues or have suggestions, feel free to open an issue or pull request.
Official legal and policy documents for the app and website.
Orchestrana™ is a trademark of Shenzhen Tushengjin Commercial Services Co., Ltd.
- 📧 Support: support@orchestrana.app
- 📧 General: hello@orchestrana.app
- 🌐 Website: https://orchestrana.app
- 💬 Issues / PRs / Discussions are welcome
We’re happy to hear feedback, bug reports, and feature ideas.