Focus Wizard

Focus Wizard Inspiration

Productivity apps are easy to ignore.
We wanted a themed, interactive tool that makes focus feel like a magical contract.

What We Built

A desktop companion that runs Pomodoro study sessions.
Detects off-task behavior with Gemini recognition.
Responds with ElevenLabs voice (wizard dialogue).
Applies “spells” (on-screen overlays and optional blocking) to push the user back on task.
Accountability mode: lock Solana (SOL) during study and earn it back by staying focused.

How It Works (High Level)

Session Manager
    States: WORK and BREAK sessions
    Timers and streak tracking
Distraction Detection
    Periodic screen/app/face checks
    Gemini classifies activity as on-task/off-task
    Uses thresholds to reduce false positives
Intervention System
    Escalation: reminder → warning → spell
    Triggers wizard voice + visual effects
Solana Module (Optional)
    Locks deposit D at session start
    Releases based on focused time
    Example model: released(t)=D⋅Wt​

What We Learned

Theme improves compliance when feedback is immediate and consistent.
False positives are the main risk for automated focus enforcement.
Modular design (timer, recognition, voice, overlays, crypto) speeds iteration and testing.

Challenges

Recognition reliability: distinguishing “research” from “distraction.”
Overlay/blocking and voice edge cases.
Crypto UX: trust, clarity, and strictly opt-in behavior.

Next Improvements

More positive reinforcement (rewards) in addition to punishments.
Clearer transparency UI for Solana rules and outcomes.

Built With

• c++
• electron
• elevenlabs
• gemini
• presage
• react
• solana
• typescript