# Getting Started How to start using RoundPie ## Why RoundPie? Outsmart procrastination, sharpen your focus, avoid burnout and get things done by applying the Tomato 🍅 technique to your existing workflow with the help of the RoundPie. ### Step 1. Registration Create your **free** account. You can do it on our website [homepage](https://theroundpie.com), [account page](https://my.rpie.me/), or desktop, web, or mobile app. All you need is your email address. \ \ Check your inbox (and junk folder), and confirm your account by clicking the "**Let's get started**" link. \ \ Define your password, and provide a bit of info about yourself. \ Now, you can log in to your app and your account. \ \ This 1-minute video shows how to do it: {% embed url="" %} Create a RoundPie's Account {% endembed %} ### **Step 2. Local Tasks** You can use our inner simplified task management system (My Tasks for manual management and Web Tasks for tasks, created from Chrome extension). \ We prepared a set of demo (dummy) tasks for you; feel free to play around with it or just get rid of it. This video (1 minute 35 seconds) can help to understand how it works: {% embed url="" %} What to do with RoundPie's Local Tasks {% endembed %} ### **Step 3. Integrations** We believe you already organized your workflow using special tools, like Todoist, Trello, Microsoft To-Do, Nozbe, Asana, JIRA, Meistertask, etc. Connect your accounts and sync your tasks to make your work efficient and productive. \ Open your [Account Page](https://my.rpie.me/account/), click your favorite tool icon in the Inbound Integration section, approve the access, and see how it works. This video (1 minute 39 seconds) shows how to connect your Wunderlist account, and it works the same for almost any other inbound integration: {% embed url="" %} Some integrations are available in the free Starter plan you just created (**Trello, Todoist, Evernote, Google Calendar, Microsoft To-Do, Toodledo**). \ \ Corporate-type project management systems (**JIRA, Asana, Basecamp, Paymo, ClickUp, Teamwork Projects, and Nozbe**) are available on the **Ultimate plan** only. **MS Outlook Tasks**, **GitKraken Glo, MeisterTask, and GitHub Issues** integrations are available on the **Lite and Ultimate plans**. You can give it a try for a week completely free and risk-free, no credit card required. Start your free Ultimate plan trial by [clicking here](http://pmdn.co/pddocs7d). ### RoundPie Browser Extension Start the RoundPie timer from any webpage, see what you are working on now, block certain websites while your timer is ticking, and use embedded timers in your task management system using our [Chrome Extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pomodoneapp-extension/loabahfgkfkkbmmapnklcfajmkjepapp) and [Microsoft Edge Extension](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/cmfaffddlenlphnjohjpcecajgodnjcc). Take a look at this video (2 minutes 31 seconds) to see what's possible and how to install and configure this very important piece of the RoundPie ecosystem. {% embed url="" %} TBC # Free or Premium? Do you need a premium plan, or free Starter plan is more than enough? ## Do you want to support us? [Buy a premium plan](https://my.pomodoneapp.com/pricing/). \ We do appreciate any support, it helps us improve the RoundPie. ## What's included in the free plan? Pretty much! #### **Integrations** Up to **5 projects** and up to **2 integrations** from the following **limited** list: * Trello * Todoist * Evernote * Google Calendar * Google Tasks * Microsoft To-Do * Toodledo. However, some specific integration-related features are available on premium (Lite and Ultimate) plans only. It depends on the integration though. For example: * Subtasks support for Trello, Google Tasks, Wunderlist. * Evernote: Filter your syncing notes with Evernote tags * Todoist: [Filters support](https://pomodoneapp.com/blog.html/2018/12/12/pomodone-todoist-filter-support/) #### Log access Free users can see only the last 30 days of their activity. All timers are saved, but access to the history is limited. If you are considering using the history for invoicing, reporting, and analysis, consider an upgrade. #### Custom app features Desktop app: if you are on the free Starter plan, you can use default sounds from the list, limited timers (up to 60 minutes), you can't use interruption/timer notes, and you can't manage local simplified project management system, you can use only existing projects (My Tasks and Web Tasks). ![Starter plan: Build-in projects only. ](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZF-xbsZC8ENGOZ1v1%2F-LfZFZJVBg222xN0UU7b%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=df716781-0618-4ba3-9d6c-7a06a44a320e) As a Premium plans user you can add your own sound files for the alarms and timers/breaks, you don't have any limitation on timer durations, you can use interruption/timer notes, and you can create, rename and delete custom projects within Local Section of tasks. #### Outbound integrations * Show you timers in your Calendar? No problem. * [Connect Zapier](https://pomodoneapp.com/blog.html/2017/04/04/zapier-integration-details/) and create your own workaround? Sure thing. * Stream your activity to Slack? Be our guest. * Sync your timer stop and write this entry to Toggl? Absolutely. However, if you need to: * create an [event in the calendar to avoid being re-booked or invited](https://pomodoneapp.com/blog.html/2018/10/08/calendar-blocking-new-pomodone-app-integration-to-work-without-interruption/) as soon as you started your timer; * use our [Luxafor integration](https://pomodoneapp.com/blog.html/2018/09/11/luxafor-and-pomodone-app/) to let your open office colleagues see your availability the very moment; * start [RescueTime's Focus Time](https://www.rescuetime.com/focustime) when you start your Timer; * Manage your [Slack status and Do Not Disturb Mode](https://pomodoneapp.com/blog.html/2018/09/18/slack-and-pomodone-app-integration-team-collaboration/) depending on your timer activity, as well as customize the messages to the Slack channel; * Silence up Twist; * Stream your activity to your colleagues using Microsoft Teams please consider the [upgrade to the premium plan](https://my.pomodoneapp.com/pricing/). ## Ultimate plan No limitations. As simple as that. The best choice for corporate and team types of users. Merge Log entries and Log Tags management is another feature for Ultimate plan users, as well as scripting support for desktop apps (Apple Script and PowerShell). Custom webhooks are available on request. One consideration, though: if you want to sync all your projects from all of your task management systems, keep in mind: such synchronization could take more time. And some task management systems, unfortunately, limit the request for synchronization. Don't hesitate to ask us for help, and we'll sort it out. Or just keep the synced projects and/or lists reasonable, you can manage it anytime. Start your **free Ultimate plan trial** by [clicking here](http://pmdn.co/pddocs7d). Still not sure? Ask us for help using our [feedback form](https://pomodoneapp.com/feedback.html) of LiveChat. ## Lite plan This plan is a perfect choice for freelancers and advanced users. The integrations list is extended by MS Outlook Tasks, MeisterTask, GitHub Issues, GitKraken Glo, however, you have to choose 3 from the list. No limitation on the number of projects though. All integrations' advanced features are included here: subtasks support, Evernote tags filtering, Todoist filter support. Slack Plus integration lets you [manage Slack status and Do Not Disturb Mode](https://pomodoneapp.com/blog.html/2018/09/18/slack-and-pomodone-app-integration-team-collaboration/) depending on your timer activity, as well as customize the messages to the Slack channel. You can access 6 months history of your log entries. That's it. Start your **free Lite plan trial** by [clicking here](http://pmdn.co/pddocs7dl2). Still not sure? Ask us for help using our [feedback form](https://pomodoneapp.com/feedback.html) of LiveChat. # Trello Hints & Tips about Trello / RoundPie integration We already have pretty good blog post about our blog: {% embed url="" fullWidth="true" %} You can define up to 3 timers duration in Chrome extension's options: ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZmghty1-t-mZKVoBW%2F-LfZpWipGIIH1XrsANf6%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e01499cc-8ebd-4aba-aaab-bb4f2701c42a) And you can remove the timers or change it to Open in App buttons as well: ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZmghty1-t-mZKVoBW%2F-LfZpqDz-EhdFezbHz3p%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=25b0e152-c15d-4fb5-b95b-e9726f93a87f) # Todoist RoundPie is a time tracking app that uses Tomato Technique and works on top of your task management service. ## What does the RoundPie / Todoist integration do? RoundPie lets you automatically track how much time you spend on each task. You can filter time logs by source, project, and date. You can also share your time logs with your teammates or export them any time you want. ## How to connect Todoist with RoundPie? 1. Create a [RoundPie account](https://theroundpie.com/). 2. Connect your . ## How to use the integration? 1. [Select the Todoist projects](https://my.pomodoneapp.com/account/todoist/) you want to track in RoundPie. 2. Start using RoundPie to track your time. ![RoundPie + Todoist](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2Fpomodone-docs%2F-Lgxx1zYWNisoWe_BvcO%2F-Lgxx5xnP5_37VvGaTYN%2FPomodone.png?generation=1560112559119683\&alt=media) ### Tomato focus timer for **Todoist filters** This integration allows you to track your Todoist project time in RoundPie, and many of our users have been very happy with it so far. We decided it was time to take it to a new level and now we are introducing **support for filters** in our Todoist/RoundPie integration! If you haven't used filters in Todoist yet, here is [a good resource to learn from](https://get.todoist.help/hc/en-us/articles/205248842-Filters). In essence, it's a very powerful option that lets you sort tasks in countless different ways, such as according to due date, assignee, priority level, label, and many others. If you’d like to learn more about how filters work, you can take a look at this video: {% embed url="" %} If you haven't already connected your accounts, once you go to [your account settings](https://my.rpie.me/account/), you will see a [screen that will let you adjust the settings](https://my.rpie.me/account/todoist/) between the two apps. Namely, you can choose which projects and filters you want to track. Switch to the filters list, simply hover over the filter you want to track, and click on Add to RoundPie to make the filter appear in your app. ![How do I connect RoundPie and Todoist Filters?](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-MF0SS_5WOm985WqFhc9%2F-MF0THpXjZF4klCtcwyu%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=595f38ee-bf36-45e9-ac9c-5b30093ffb1e) On the right side of the screen, there's a host of valuable features, where you can enable displaying empty projects and lists, allow syncing finished projects back to Todoist, and much more. ![How do I connect RoundPie and Todoist Filters?](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-MF0SS_5WOm985WqFhc9%2F-MF0TQoVvHKa3lNrTmJl%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=336161e2-7332-4098-840c-201afacd0bee) Before syncing your Todoist filters with RoundPie, make sure they're correctly set up first and that all of your projects are sorted according to the suitable filters. Once this is done, the sky's the limit, and you can maximize your use of both Todoist and RoundPie. [**Grab your 10% discount to use Todoist Filters Integration**](http://pmdn.co/tdfilters) # ClickUp [ClickUp](http://www.clickup.com/?utm_source=pomodone\&utm_medium=blog\&utm_campaign=PomoDone_Blog_Apr2nd) is a top productivity platform that is a fundamentally new way to work. The platform's core focus is on removing frustrations, inefficiencies, and disconnect caused by existing project management solutions. Manage your reminders, notifications, calendars, and tasks in your personal and work life - all in one place! ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZqRFFfmgLzQKYlLs9%2F-LfZqoJyxpiefWEfHxO0%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=fccc4f1d-4de1-4602-a1f0-b951fb2af269) Read more about RoundPie and ClickUp integration in our blog: {% embed url="" %} # Shortcut (ex-Clubhouse) We are excited to get Clubhouse teams and users on board! Now you can manage your time right from Clubhouse with just one click, and to add the most accurate data to your daily reports. ## RoundPie to Clubhouse integration We are excited to get **Clubhouse** teams and users on board! Now you can manage your time right from Clubhouse with just one click, and to add the most accurate data to your daily reports. Just pick any Clubhouse's Story you are working on and run the timer – in a browser or in-app. > Clubhouse is the software project management platform focused on team collaboration, workflow transparency, and ease of integration. This is a natural choice of many developers worldwide, and now, combined with our RoundPie time management tool, the work of the entire community gets more productive. ![Clubhouse is the software project management platform focused on team collaboration](https://pomodoneapp.com/assets/images/blog/asset-593x.png) ### Your team benefits from RoundPie on Shortcut (ex-Clubhouse) Top-rated RoundPie is a performance and productivity-boosting tool that uses the Tomato 🍅 method and works as an intelligent task management platform. You chunk up your day or a Story into small time slots - and the app keeps you focused on the task, reminding you to take a break. [Download RoundPie](https://theroundpie.com/download-roundpie-app.html) and connect it to the Clubhouse account. Now you can monitor and report time spent on your Stories and organize the working process cleverly and easily. RoundPie's key features include collaboration tools, project management, synchronization with timesheets, and more. * RoundPie **users.** The app is integrated into the Clubhouse project management platform, so you can also plan and track your team’s stories. * **Time tracking**. With Clubhouse, you can plan your every Story; RoundPie provides a detailed placeholder for where time is spent. This way, you can determine which story, bug, feature, or task consumes the most effort. * **Prioritize meaningful projects**. You can set up RoundPie to track only those Clubhouse stories you’re interested in. * **It helps you to avoid burning out.** Define a challenging task – and chunk it! **Cross-platform availability**. Shortcuts and RoundPie are available as web browsers and standalone apps on multiple devices. Connect your Clubhouse to RoundPie to better manage your time, plan more clearly - and never feel burned! ### How do I connect my Clubhouse account with RoundPie? First off, head to [your account](https://my.pomodoneapp.com/account/) on the RoundPie website. Here you can select Clubhouse under integrations. Click to Customize Shortcuts link, and you’ll be able to choose which projects you want to track with RoundPie. # Paymo Our 25th integration is featuring [Paymo](https://www.paymoapp.com/), a popular work and project management platform among freelancers and creative small businesses ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZqxa3w8t9yrv2WnoT%2F-LfZrAjXeGpJvw5Ct_Su%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ff201697-605b-4594-9dc8-39b1ff890454) Read more about the integration: {% embed url="" %} # Google Tasks ## Google Tasks and RoundPie - Integrating with the Famous Google App: At RoundPie, we’re always on the quest to make our users’ lives easier and our product better. One of the most requested integrations so far has been the Google Tasks one, and we’re happy to say that it’s done and ready for you to try out! ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZuziczi-eL0XQqbtP%2F-LfZvIca0hAxeKNSyGXQ%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=42a6c49c-bcd5-4d83-9a96-8d3d7dc05cf3) Read more about our Google Tasks integration in our blog: {% embed url="" %} ## # Nozbe Although Nozbe itself has some time tracking features, it becomes that much more powerful when combined with RoundPie. Here are some of the main reasons why this integration will benefit Nozbe and RoundPie users. ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZuziczi-eL0XQqbtP%2F-LfZvxx0q-rc8buZYH_j%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a6cef915-ccfa-42e9-b934-c6eec995281f) Read more about our Nozbe integration in our blog: {% embed url="" %} # MeisterTask [**MeisterTask**](https://www.meistertask.com/app/dashboard) is one of the most intuitive project and task management tools on the web. Everyone in the team is on the same page with it’s flexible Kanban-style project boards that adapt to user’s personal workflow and are easy to customize. MeisterTask’s web app is complemented with [iOS](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/app/meistertask-task-management/id918099883?mt=8), [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.meisterlabs.meistertask.native\&hl=en), [macOS](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/app/meistertask-task-management/id1051767777?mt=12) and [Windows](https://www.microsoft.com/store/p/meistertask/9nblggh6jnhs?rtc=1) apps that let you stay up to day wherever you are. ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZwviQbzNOx_wuKaez%2F-LfZx4GPiwV4RSSVMIZp%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=1103c027-d63b-44b0-b905-e54ca8b99656) Read more about this integration in our blog: {% embed url="" %} # YouTrack We are excited to announce a new integration for Agile adopters! We are excited to announce a new integration for Agile adopters! Now RoundPie can work with YouTrack - one of the most popular browser-based bug trackers, issue tracking systems, and project management software on the market. ![YouTrack + RoundPie](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-MaclyyVaakivEl0bLlD%2F-MacmEc_BHEJX61w1hgp%2Fpd-youtrack.png?alt=media\&token=d6ab4897-f3e0-4ce9-bc17-d092d6323e67) **YouTrack** - one of the most popular browser-based bug tracker, issue tracking system, and project management software on the market. Developed by JetBrains, YouTrack is a great tool to manage your projects, configure agile boards, use reports and Gantt charts, dashboards, and time tracking. Enjoy tracking tasks and issues, supporting customer’s requests, planning sprints, and releases, creating workflows – combined with RoundPie, YouTrack will help you keep focused and be more productive during your day. {% embed url="" %} #### **How** RoundPie **improves your time tracking on YouTrack** Top-rated RoundPie is a performance and productivity tool that uses the Tomato 🍅 time management method and works as a smart task management platform. You simply chunk up your day or a project into small time slots - and the app keeps you focused on the task, reminding you to take a break. [Download RoundPie](https://theroundpie.com/download-roundpie-app.html) and connect it to [YouTrack](https://www.jetbrains.com/youtrack/) to enrich the basic time tracker provided by the platform. Now you can not only monitor and report time spent on your projects but also organize your and your team’s working process in a smart and easy way. RoundPie's key features include collaboration tools, project management, time tracker, distraction shield, and more. #### **How this integration benefits YouTrack and** RoundPie **users:** **Time planning + time tracking**. With YouTrack you can estimate how much time you expect to spend to resolve each issue, RoundPie tells you how much of that time you actually spent doing it. By using RoundPie, you’ll know if you’re overshooting that limit or finishing with time to spare. In this way, you can find out what tasks eat up your precious time. **Prioritize meaningful projects** You can set up RoundPie to track only those YouTrack projects' tasks you’re interested in. **Cross-platform availability**. Both YouTrack and RoundPie are available as web-browser and standalone apps on multiple devices. #### **Ready to get focused?** **On YouTrack:** * Click the Projects link in the main navigation. * Select the project where you want to enable time tracking. * Click the Edit project link. * Select the Time Tracking tab. * Select the Enable time tracking checkbox. ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-MG9ikMA5Erd9SEWGWHr%2F-MG9kOTr_17EYqxES2IE%2Fyoutrack-time-tracking-o.gif?alt=media\&token=04c347c7-c3ec-4325-abba-6c0d37606fa4) **On** RoundPie**:** * Choose YouTrack * Select the projects you want to track * Configure integration settings * Run and sync your RoundPie (web, desktop or mobile version) * Select a task and run a timer * RoundPie will sync automatically with your YouTrack Time Tracking sheets and project folders. ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-MG9ikMA5Erd9SEWGWHr%2F-MG9kCrzlh-5Fi06FcVy%2Fpomodone-youtrack-time-tracking-2.gif?alt=media\&token=c48d26be-a49e-4e5f-9ef9-80c5caee38f1) Enjoy your day and beat procrastination! [Grab 2 weeks free RoundPie Trial Now!](https://pmdn.co/youtrack2w) **How to use** RoundPie**:** [**Step by Step Manual**](https://pomodoneapp.com/blog.html/2017/08/16/step-by-step-how-to-instruction/) # Zenkit Automatically sync your Zenkit tasks to RoundPie to improve your productivity with the Tomato 🍅 technique. ### Organize anything, your way. ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LgmERxUk6QV_9sK3pUe%2F-LgmEWhRbwJHUzKUshQu%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=2ea1b51f-b8e4-4098-8aea-d731d0d5e91e) Finally, a way to organize your team work, your projects, your customers, your documents, and everything else the way you want. Connect your [Zenkit](https://zenkit.com/) and RoundPie accounts and get it synced to apply Tomato 🍅 Technique to your [Zenkit](https://zenkit.com/) based workflow. [Create an account](https://my.pomodoneapp.com/) with RoundPie ([howto](/#step-1-registration)). Click [My Account](https://my.pomodoneapp.com/account/) and select Zenkit from the integrations: ![Click Zenkit icon to authorize access](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LgbEsIKCCTEOheK4sqf%2F-LgmCaWPk8gq-V0sStu4%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=10e77828-d13d-4c31-bee9-f71dbd1018e7) Click “Authorize” to grant RoundPie access to Zenkit. ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LgbEsIKCCTEOheK4sqf%2F-LgmD4rKryCWX0W-E0r5%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=edbaf1b6-1d83-4e32-9570-947af99e0e66) Select your Zenkit collections to sync:
Move the collections you'd like to sync to the right-hand side column
Now, make a full sync in your app and you're ready to apply the Tomato 🍅 technique to your Zenkit tasks on RoundPie (desktop app, web app and mobile app)! ![Your Zenkit collections in RoundPie!](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LgbEsIKCCTEOheK4sqf%2F-LgmE9mRmLYS4a5hspcI%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=d20257c0-50da-45a2-b4ea-564405f57e7e) # Slack ## Slack and PomoDone App Integration: Team Collaboration Perfected It’s been some time since we integrated with the world’s most popular communication app for work, Slack. We hope you loved it because there’s something even better - the **Slack Plus integration for PomoDone**! ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZxkMyauOQMTRBJCXH%2F-LfZxzxCqat9mMxFbd7g%2Fslack-gears.gif?alt=media\&token=6db0b4b9-1292-4ed8-8f7c-5a7f29b06753) Read more about this integration in our blog: {% embed url="" %} # Google Calendar Blocking ## Calendar Blocking: New PomoDone App integration to work without interruption If you use a tool such as Calendly, Google Calendar, Bookeo, 10to8 or some similar calendar booking system, this situation probably happened to you at some point. ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZwByEYTANxshCqL67%2F-LfZwWh5RMbvky1ZBr_8%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=84fbe752-0a04-415c-8d9b-e63457558059) Read more about this integration in our blog: {% embed url="" %} # Twist PomoDone and Twist Integration ### Why Twist? [Twist](https://twist.com) is a communication tool that keeps your team conversations organized, focused, and easy to find. Here’s a short video showing How Twist works: {% embed url="" %} A short video about how Twist works. {% endembed %} Twist’s key advantage is that it keeps your team organized with threaded conversations, or threads. By allowing anybody to create a thread for each topic, discussions in Twist stay focused and their outcomes are easy to find and reference. That means less time wasted navigating through chaotic chat groups or email chains, and more time to get work done. A key advantage to threads is you can choose you notify with your posts. That means less unwanted notifications and wasted time. Twist also helps you disconnect when you’re not working. With the [Time Off](https://get.twist.help/hc/en-us/articles/115003653569) and [Scheduled Snooze](https://get.twist.help/hc/en-us/articles/115003653549) features, you can decide when you receive notifications and more importantly, when not you won’t.\ \ That’s just the tip of the iceberg, watch this video learning how to take your first steps with Twist: {% embed url="" %} ### The integration We’ve teamed up with PomoDone to create the PomoDone-Twist Integration. Whenever you start a Pomodoro, Twist’s notifications will automatically be snoozed: {% embed url="" %} Stay productive without any distraction with the touch of a button. # Luxafor ## New Tiny Gadget Lets You Implement The Pomodoro Technique Telling Your Coworkers When You Can't Be Bothered Now you don't need to spend half of your day listening to your coworkers' last weekend party stories when there's a deadline coming and you have important things to do. You can communicate whether you're available to chat without saying a word. ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZwviQbzNOx_wuKaez%2F-LfZxH-HhqbaDP6rWirw%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=fd9a5eea-4ab3-4156-93d6-f05d1115d024) Read more about this integration in our blog: {% embed url="" %} # Windows Apps ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZktAZw_t6gQOZOL0g%2F-LfZku_r64AdHo7Tern6%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=3d0f78bc-56bb-443e-a0af-833bd79f1f46) ## Win Store version or our website's one? As soon as you visit [our download page](https://pomodoneapp.com/download-pomodone-app.html), you'll see several versions of our Windows app: ![Download page options](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZFle3b0gKOnQnIe9x%2F-LfZIK8jJfZ7ODIZ7RDz%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=1410367a-4e9d-4a32-8dfa-7d165320e05c) Which version is better? It’s up to you, these versions are **the same**, actually. And free. Obviously, from time to time, we release new version or new build, and for some short period of time (while Windows Store Review Team is checking our official version) the Store's one is a bit older. A question of a day or two max, usually. Ah, and when you use Win Store version for the first time, 1-week ling Ultimate plan risk-free trial is being started automatically. The portable version is for the users, who don't have permissions to install any software on their computers. Our condolences. ## I can't see any notification? 1. Check your app's settings. Perhaps you turned it off, and forgot to turn it back on. 2. Check your Windows Notification Settings. Sometimes you have to manually allow the notifications there as well. ## I can log in via [web app](https://app.pomodoneapp.com), but my desktop app shows an error? It seems your Windows security settings are paranoid enough and restricted our desktop app any access to the server. It can be your antivirus or firewall as well. It seems you have to dig a dip into the security, antivirus and/or firewall settings and whitelist our app. Or use [our web app](https://app.pomodoneapp.com/) instead. # Apple macOS Apps ![](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZlTpfLOkOd1IIFdHK%2F-LfZlt6VqZC5PSI8_Z69%2Fscreenshots-2018-intro.png?alt=media\&token=b0f9fbe0-a463-4b58-adc9-e1161f7ecf4f) ## Mac App Store version or our website's one? As soon as you visit [our download page](https://pomodoneapp.com/download-pomodone-app.html), you'll see several versions of our macOS app: ![Which one is best for you? See below](https://1537496407-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LfYYOm7DIIWA2-pYXbg%2F-LfZZuyAO5bMYYwMXyTE%2F-LfZ_7rbZRJIT3uIr2S3%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a2b333c0-ab5a-4068-87ef-c56378426f1c) Which version is better? It’s up to you, these versions are **almost the same**, actually. And free. Obviously, from time to time, we release new version or new build, and for some short period of time (while App Store Review Team is checking our official version) the Store's one is a bit older. A question of a day or two max, usually. Ah, and when you use App Store version for the first time, 1-week long Ultimate plan risk-free trial is being started automatically. App Store version is suitable for the user with default security settings, if you don't want to dig into your macOS permissions and allow something special. Sort of :gear: ;) ## There is a difference, though. If you know what is [AppleScript](https://macosxautomation.com/applescript/firsttutorial/index.html), and would like to add super extra layer to your **Pomodoro timer** based workflow, you can turn on our **AppleScript** integration. It's available for Ultimate users only (see trial link at the end of this section), and it **doesn't work** on App Store version because of the Apple permissions policy. Using the AppleScript snippets, you can enhance the app with many interesting additions and improvements. For example, you can enable and disable “do not disturb” mode, start and stop Spotify or iTunes, open and close applications, and so on. You can configure custom actions for the following events: * When Timer Starts * When Timer Is Over * On Pause * On Resume * When Break Starts * When Break Is Over ### AppleScript Examples If you use Spotify and want to turn on background music when working (supposing Spotify is already launched with your favorite album or playlist selected), add the following snippet to the When Timer Starts section: ``` if application "Spotify" is running then tell application "Spotify" to play end if ``` Once you start the timer, Spotify will start playing. You can replace Spotify with iTunes. This snippet: ``` tell application "Safari" set miniaturized of window 1 to true end tell ``` will minimize the Safari window depending on which event from the list above you run it on. And, finally: if you assigned any hotkey combination to some of your Mac apps, feel free to use this shortcut: ``` tell application “System Events” to keystroke “L” using {option down, shift down, command down} ``` This particular snippet will initiate Command + Option + Shift + L hotkey in your system. Magic. You can even combine AppleScript and shell script like this one: ``` do shell script "screencapture ~/Documents/screenshots/PomoDone-$(date +%Y%m%d%H%M%S).png" ``` This snipped will make a screenshot and save it in your Document folder / screenshots subfolder (don't forget to create it first) with the name *PomoDone-\[dateandtimewithseconds].png* Start your **free Ultimate plan trial** by [clicking here](http://pmdn.co/pddocs7d). # Web App If you can't (or don't want to) install any extra app to your desktop OS, just open [https://roundpie.app/](https://roundpie.app) in your browser, log in, and start working. There are some tips, though: 1. **Pin the app's tab.** Sometimes, a browser or some extension kills the tab in the background to save your computer resources (CPU and RAM). If the tab is killed, there is no way to continue ticking + there is no way to make sure the timer info will be successfully saved to the cloud log. 2. Remember that **some hotkeys won't work in the browser** if they can't be overwritten. For example, ⌘+S / CTRL+S (full sync) will work on the desktop app but not in the web app. The same is true about ⌘+R / CTRL+R (active project sync). 3. There is no way (at least for now) to define **custom sounds** in the web app. 4. There are plenty of handy tools like [Rambox](https://rambox.pro/), [Franz](https://meetfranz.com/), and [Shift](https://tryshift.com/) where you can use the app if you care about your browser's tabs. # Android coming soon You can download Android app from our [Download Page](https://theroundpie.com/download-pomodone-app.html) # iOS work in progress You can download iOS app from our [Download Page](https://theroundpie.com/download-pomodone-app.html) # Changelog Welcome to our Changelog, this is a log of all Bug Fixes, Feature Releases and Improvements that have been made in PomoDone App. ## JULY 3, 2019 ### Changed: * **PomoDone** [**Log**](https://my.pomodoneapp.com/account/log/): * now you can calculate your time with and without break time * new charts: pie and stacked one * [Pomodoro Timer for students](https://pomodoneapp.com/pomodoro-timer-for-students.html) officially launched: Free Lite plan for GitHub Developer Pack account ## JUNE 7, 2019 ### Fixed * Projects order issue on mobile for **Nozbe**: resolved * **Meistertask**: create a new task without due date issue: resolved * Log page: Task names are selectable and copyable now ### Changed * [Zenkit integration officially released](/inbound-integrations/zenkit) * Log page: instead of days, we show how many hours are spent on tasks * **GitLab** integration: new API version implemented * **Evernote** integration: now you can open the permalink in the browser or the desktop app ## MAY 29, 2019 ### Fixed * Android (Samsung) issue for rotation has been fixed * Chrome extension: * The break is being shown in the embedded timer for the relevant task * Bug for Chrome Timer + Calendar Blocking and Chrome Timer + Zapier fixed. * Integrations: * **Google Tasks**: Improved; missed tasks are available, and subtasks are available for Premium plan users. ### Changed * Mobile Apps: * **Ambient sound pack** is ready to be released (for Premium Plans users only) * Two more timers can be configured (up to 5 for Premium Plans users only) * **Basecamp 3** integration: Due date is available in the PomoDone App