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A break timer with a cat on your keyboard

Every cat owner knows the move: the cat lies on the keyboard and work is over. Pati brings that to your screen, right when you need a break.

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How Pati works

  1. Set your work and break times in the menu bar (Mac) or system tray (Windows).
  2. 60 seconds before a break, Pati peeks in from the edge of the screen.
  3. Then Pati walks in, lies on your keyboard and the break begins.
  4. Chase the laser, pet Pati for hearts, read a tiny stretch tip. When the time is up, Pati waves goodbye.
Pati the cat lying on a keyboard during a break
Break time? Pati walks in and lies on your keyboard.

More than 100 cats

Pati comes with three free cats and guest cats that visit on special days. Ten optional packs add 97 more, each with its own break scene: space cats, adventurers, breeds, jobs, sports, stage stars, legends, everyday life and nature.

A black cat in a night scene
Pick your Pati. Special days bring guest cats.

Prefer dogs?

Meet Hav, the same idea with a dog. Play ball instead of chasing the laser.

Get Pati

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Questions

Is Pati free?

Yes, to start: three cats and the special-day guests are free. Extra cats come in optional one-time packs (no subscription).

Will the cat show up during my meetings?

No. The meeting shield waits until your call or presentation is over.

Can I leave a break early?

Press Esc or Space three times. You can also snooze a break by five minutes once, right when it starts.

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