Show HN: MyTimers.app offline-first PWA with no build step and zero dependencies

Hi, Congratulations on mytimers.app. The graphics are too basic, but they need some work. Is it possible to create a timer other than 1 minute? I don't understand how.

Otherwise, keep it the same. Thanks

Kudos for sharing the app, but that is some convoluted and overwhelming UI.

I have a suspicion that someone holds worldwide patents on multi timers with repetitions and notifications (audio and vibration).

Thats the only explanation I have to explain the dire state of the built in timers on iphones and the free apps available on the app store. And no, I’m not going to pay $$$ per month for the premium apps.

And don’t even get me started on the PITA it is to make a web app to do the same (useful for runners) - you would think it would be a simple thing todo? Have a go and let me know if it doesn't break your balls.

Much-needed app, thanks for the same. For some time, I have been thinking about a similar app for the simple requirement of sounding every 25 to 30 minutes while working on a computer just to give rest to the eyes, but I was unable to find a suitable one. The "offline-first PWA with zero dependencies; no build step, no cookies, no links, no analytics, nothing other than timers" gives it a really usable coat for both desktop and mobile

Pet peave: don’t have a massive button for dark mode, just listen for the OS setting.

Thank you! I have been dreaming of building a similar app, with the addition that I wanted to track my heart rate at the same time. I would use it for HIIT gym sessions where the segments are asymmetrical (60 seconds vs 30)

I think you need a favicon for when installed on the homescreen. This tool provides all the necessary html: https://realfavicongenerator.net/

I find it a little overwhelming.

Like erikrthoff suggested, I'd drop the light mode toggle and just go with prefers-color-scheme. Then I'd move the X buttons to the top-right of their respective sections (timers, segments), and move the Add Timer button underneath.

Mockup: https://i.imgur.com/EcSHX7S.png

I built something similar! I also wanted a timer for multiple phases wity varying time. I use it for setting a time limit on various task so I don't get distracted or too invested into something without getting stuff done.

Also zero analytics and all that other stuff: https://timer.bryanhogan.com/

Congratulations on shipping. I had a similar idea a while ago after noticing a company at beach using multiple stop-watches to keep track of people renting kayaks and jetskis.

If you really want to learn: Watch some people (your mom, neighbor or friends) use the app. Literally tell them "Hey look here's a new tool, can you set a couple of timers for me." and sit beside them and watch them use it. Don't tell them anything, just watch.

You will learn SO MUCH!

This is exactly what I want when baking bread: I have a fixed sequence of steps, spaced quite far apart, and this is pretty much perfect: a series of relatively short breaks when autolysing and kneading, then waiting 10 hours overnight, then waiting 75 minutes after proofing.

I'm not sure how well this will work on a mobile; the service worker might be stopped after a few hours, particularly with the screen off overnight

I wonder when "ScheduledTask API" will be ready to be used in PWAs and allow building alarm and todo webapps that run in background and display notification for alarm?

This is awesome, and your post about coming back to front-end after the jQuery era really resonates. It’s a whole new world! Major props for diving into web components and shipping this.

One small suggestion that might be a fun addition for a power user: keyboard shortcuts. Being able to hit Spacebar to start/stop the most recently active timer, or N to focus the "Add Timer" input field would be a great little UX enhancement.

Great job getting this out there!

Good one.

Few years ago, I built a throw-away offline-first and minimalist time tracking app similar to this.

https://trackey-beige.vercel.app/