FlowGate

FlowGate is a desktop + mobile companion that prevents you from starting “deep work” at the wrong time. Instead of generic focus timers, it runs a quick readiness check: open tasks, upcoming meetings, notifications status, and a 60-second self-report on energy and anxiety. If you’re not ready, it forces a short “prep sprint” (clear inbox, define next action, close tabs, set a single objective) before it unlocks a deep-work block. During the block, it enforces lightweight friction: one active objective, app/site limits, and a mid-block checkpoint to stop silent context switching. Afterward, it captures a 30-second debrief (what shipped, what blocked you) and builds a personal “best conditions” profile over time. It’s blunt by design: if you keep failing, it shortens sessions and pushes you to do shallow work instead.