A gentle bell to bring
you back to the Present
We get lost in work and forget we're here. MindBell rings softly at your chosen interval — a reminder to pause, breathe, and return to the present moment.
Features
Simple, timely, just enough
No complexity, no distractions — just a gentle bell right when you need it.
Your own rhythm
From 1 to 120 minutes. Ring once or repeat — set the pace that works for you.
9 bell sounds
From Singing Bowl to Temple Bell — each gentle enough to remind without breaking your flow.
Lives in Menu Bar
There when you need it, invisible when you don't. No windows, no clutter.
Free & open source
No ads, no tracking. Full source code public on GitHub.
How It Works
3 steps, then forget about it
No accounts. No setup. Just open and begin.
Set your interval
Note what you're working on, choose how often to be reminded. 15 minutes is a good start.
Pick a bell
9 sounds built in, or use your own. Choose the one that feels right.
Work, the bell will remind you
Hit "Start Focus" and let go. When the bell rings — pause, breathe, feel the present.
Sounds
Each bell, a way back
9 carefully selected sounds — gentle enough to remind, quiet enough not to startle.
Or use your own sound file
Ready to come back to the present?
Download MindBell — let a gentle bell remind you that you're here, right now. Free, forever.
Requires macOS 13.0 or later. No sign-up needed.