FreeBlock is a free and open source CLI website and app blocker for Linux, macOS and Windows.

• About
• Key Features
• Usage
• Getting Started
• Contributing
• Roadmap

FreeBlock is a cross-platform blocker that helps you focus by managing access to distracting apps and websites. It is common knowledge at this point that multi-million dollar companies are actively fighting for our time, focus and attention; yet most people have come to accept it. For this reason, I believe it is now more important than ever to take control over how we use technology in order to focus on what actually matters to us. I built FreeBlock out of a real struggle with focus, and a lack of free tools to help me that fit my needs.

• Manual blocking: Block websites and apps on-demand
• Timed locks: Block websites and apps until a timer runs out
• Scheduled blocking: Create schedules to block entries automatically
• No setup: Supports all browsers and apps with no setup out of the box
• Cross-platform: Supports Linux, macOS and Windows
• No workarounds: Once you block something, there's no way to bypass it

Usage: freeblock [-v | --version] [-h | --help] [--uninstall] <command> [<args>]

Manage blocking:

• freeblock status: Show the current status of blocking, where green means active.
• freeblock block: Enable manual block for one or more entries.
• freeblock unblock: Disable manual block for one or more entries.

Manage block lists:

• freeblock list add: Create a new block list from a set of entries.
• freeblock list edit: Edit the entries of a block list.
• freeblock list rename: Rename a block list.
• freeblock list remove: Remove a block list.

Manage locks:

• freeblock lock add: Block one or more entries for the provided amount of time.
• freeblock lock edit: Add entries to a lock.
• freeblock lock rename: Rename a lock.

Manage schedules:

• freeblock schedule add: Create a new schedule to enable entries automatically.
• freeblock schedule edit: Edit the properties of a schedule.
• freeblock schedule rename: Rename a schedule.
• freeblock schedule remove: Remove a schedule.

See TUTORIAL.md for a full guide on how to use FreeBlock.

Windows and macOS builds are untested, please let me know if you face any issues!

1. Download and unzip the latest release for your platform
2. In the release directory, run install.sh

1. Open PowerShell as administrator
2. Run Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process to allow for unsigned scripts to run
3. In the release directory, run install.ps1

If you spot any bugs, have any feature requests or just want to share your thoughts, feel free to open an issue or a discussion!

• Timers
• Editing lists
• Schedules
• Better onboarding
• Blocking apps
• Editing schedules
• Requesting schedule removal
• Unified entry system
• macOS and Windows builds
• Enforcement options
• Break feature
• More configuration options
• Self hosting
• Android client
• Graphical dashboard

Made with ❤️ for Horizons thanks to Hack Club