Locu

Locu is a focus-first productivity workspace that combines a minimalist to-do list, rich notes, a focus timer, and an app/website blocker into a single workflow — so you stop context-switching and start shipping.

What is Locu?

Locu is a desktop and web application that helps knowledge workers plan, focus, and track their work in one place. It takes tasks imported from Linear or Jira (via two-way sync) or created manually, along with notes and calendar events, and produces focused work sessions with automatic time tracking. It runs on macOS, Windows, Linux, and the web, and is developed by Locu Labs (no company details on the page).

Key Features

• Unified workspace — Manage tasks, notes, and links in a single interface; tasks support subtasks and rich text.
• Focus timer — Pomodoro-style timer based on ultradian cycles (~90-minute work blocks with 10–30 minute breaks) to support deep work.
• App & website blocker — Automatically block distracting apps and websites during focus sessions (currently on macOS).
• Two-way sync with Linear & Jira — Import and sync issues, update statuses directly from Locu.
• Slack integration — Sync your Slack status with your focus session and manage notifications to avoid breaking flow.
• Time tracking & reports — Every session is recorded; view time by day, week, or month, export as CSV or PDF for invoicing.
• Offline-first — Work continues uninterrupted without internet, with sync when back online.
• Keyboard shortcuts & public REST API — Optimized for keyboard-driven workflows and extensible via API.

Who is it for?

• Engineers and developers — Sync tasks from Linear or Jira, use focus sessions for deep work, and track time per project.
• Freelancers and consultants — Plan daily work, track billable hours, and export time reports for invoices.
• Founders and managers — Use the daily planning ritual and focus insights to maintain consistency and see where time goes.

What can you do with Locu?

• Plan your day with clarity — Review tasks, notes, and calendar events each morning; set priorities and daily goals for focused work.
• Work in focused sessions — Start a focus timer linked to a specific task; block distractions automatically; use floating notes for context.
• Review your productivity — Access session history, time reports, and focus insights to see how much time you spent on each project over days or months.

How does Locu work?

The workflow follows four steps: 1) Pull in tasks from Linear, Jira, or create your own with subtasks and notes. 2) Plan your day by reviewing priorities and calendar events. 3) Work in focused sessions using a timer and app blocker. 4) Review your tracked time and export reports. The whole process is designed to minimize context switching and enforce deep work.

Pricing

Locu offers a 10-day free trial with no credit card required. Paid plans start at $12/month for monthly billing, $84/year ($7/month) for yearly, and a lifetime option at $209. All features are included in every plan, with priority support on yearly and lifetime tiers. Team pricing is available on request.