focus-hour

Enforce a single concrete goal for 60-minute work sessions with checkpoints.

1|Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/FrogAi/Xenopus --skill focus-hour
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: focus-hour
Source: https://github.com/FrogAi/Xenopus/tree/main/Gemini/Skills/Gemini%203.1%20Pro/focus-hour
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/FrogAi/Xenopus --skill focus-hour

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Focus-hour provides a disciplined, time-boxed environment to complete a single, clearly defined goal, reducing interruptions and scope drift.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a single, concrete objective for ~60 minutes with 15/30/45/60 checkpoints.
  • Deflects off-goal prompts and captures tangents for later review.
  • Generates a structured end-of-session summary detailing accomplishments and remaining tasks.

Quick Start

Invoke the focus-hour mode with your one concrete goal and let the system guide the session.

Frequently Asked Questions about focus-hour

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I maintain deep work focus and prevent scope drift during a 60-minute coding sprint?

Deep work focus is maintained by locking in a single concrete goal for 60 minutes, enforcing checkpoints at 15/30/45/60 minutes, and deflecting off-goal prompts to prevent scope drift.

What is the best way to capture tangents and off-goal ideas during a time-boxed research session?

The best way to capture tangents is by deflecting off-goal prompts during the session and recording them for later review, ensuring your research time-box remains narrow and strictly focused.

Can I use time-management checkpoints to structure a single deep-work task?

Yes, you can use time-management checkpoints at 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes to structure a single deep-work task, keeping your objective narrow and visibly tracking progress throughout the session.

Does a focus-hour session provide a structured wrap-up after completing time-boxed tasks?

A focus-hour session does provide a structured wrap-up by generating an end-of-session summary that details your accomplishments and lists any remaining tasks for future action.

When should I not use a single-goal time-boxed environment for my tasks?

You should not use a single-goal time-boxed environment if your tasks require broad scope exploration, frequent context switching, or lack a clearly defined objective to complete within 60 minutes.