Flow Mode

Remove distractions with a single keystroke so you can stay in deep work.

What is Flow Mode?

Flow Mode blurs everything except your current focus area, helping you concentrate on the task at hand. It’s inspired by the concept of “flow state” - that feeling of complete immersion in your work.

Activating Flow Mode

Keyboard Shortcut

Press Cmd+. to toggle Flow Mode on and off.

From the Menu

Click the Focus icon in the header bar.

What Happens in Flow Mode

When you activate Flow Mode:

1. Background Blur - The wallpaper and non-essential UI elements blur
2. Reduced Chrome - Toolbars and sidebars fade back
3. Focus Highlight - Your active panel is emphasized
4. Ambient Sound - Optional ambient music continues

Customizing Flow Mode

Focus Area

Flow Mode highlights your currently focused panel:

• Editor when editing code
• Terminal when running commands
• Preview when testing

Click a different panel to shift focus.

Duration

There’s no timer - stay in Flow Mode as long as you need. Toggle off when you’re ready to return to normal view.

Tips for Deep Work

Pair with Music

Enable the music player before entering Flow Mode. Ambient or lo-fi music can help maintain focus.

Minimize Notifications

Consider enabling Do Not Disturb on your Mac while in Flow Mode.

Full Screen

Combine Flow Mode with macOS full screen (Ctrl+Cmd+F) for maximum immersion.

Take Breaks

Even in flow state, take regular breaks. The Pomodoro technique (25 min work, 5 min break) works well.

Keyboard Shortcuts