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Why I Built the Rain Pomodoro Timer

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It’s hard to stay focused these days.
Too many distractions, too many tabs, too many random thoughts pulling at your brain. I tried different timers and apps that promised to help, but most of them either did too little or tried to do too much.

So I decided to build my own.
Not just a plain pomodoro timer, but something that felt calm, personal, and didn’t get in the way. That’s how the Rain Pomodoro Timer came together.


How it started

It started with Codzly, a tool that turns code snippets into beautiful images with syntax highlighting, perfect for blogs, docs, or sharing on social platforms without messing up your indentation.

Then came other useful tools: the Password Generator for creating strong, secure passwords right in your browser, the QR Code Generator that lets you customize colors and embed a logo, and the Button Builder for designing modern CSS buttons with live previews and no manual coding.

Each tool solved a small annoyance I ran into daily. Eventually, I decided to build something for a bigger problem: focus.


What makes this timer different

It’s basically a pomodoro timer, but with a few extra things that I couldn’t find anywhere else in one place.

  • Ambient sounds: rain, brown noise, some gentle ASMR textures
  • Visual backgrounds: calm animations like auroras, forests, deserts
  • Simple interface: no sign-ups, no dashboards, no stats
  • Runs entirely in the browser: nothing gets sent anywhere, nothing is saved on a server

When you start the timer, the visuals and sounds help block out everything else. It doesn’t try to push reminders or achievements. Just helps keep your mind anchored.


Why rain and brown noise

Rain and brown noise work well because they cover up sudden noises in your environment. Brown noise is deeper than white noise, more like a low rumble. It’s less sharp and easier to have running for hours without getting annoying.

I noticed that with these sounds on, I was less likely to pick up my phone or check other tabs. It’s a small shift, but enough to help keep working.


Some real examples

I’ve been using it when writing small articles, tweaking side projects, or doing long debugging sessions. Sometimes with rain, sometimes with the Middle Eastern tracks I added just because I liked them.

It’s also been useful when studying or tackling anything that usually makes me fidgety.


Using it day to day

  • Run it fullscreen so there’s nothing else to look at
  • Wear headphones if you can, the low frequencies help more
  • Try switching between rain and brown noise when you start to drift

About privacy

Same idea as all the tools on ForgeToolz. Everything runs locally in your browser. No data leaves your device. No accounts, no analytics scripts tracking you in the background.

It’s simple on purpose. I didn’t want to build another app that tries to capture everything you do. Just a small utility that does its job and stays out of the way.


If you want to try it

You can use the Rain Pomodoro Timer for free. It loads instantly and you don’t have to set up anything.
If you ever need to share code snippets or create QR codes, Codzly and the QR tool are there too.


Closing thoughts

I didn’t build this to be the ultimate productivity hack.
Just wanted something quiet that actually worked for me. If it helps you too, even a little, then it’s done its job.

If you use it and have thoughts or ideas, feel free to let me know. You can always DM me on X if you’ve got suggestions or run into anything weird.


Note: All tools are available at forgetoolz.com and work directly in your browser with no sign-ups or data sent anywhere.


Written by Shadow