Shepherd
Shepherd is a free Chrome extension that automatically tracks focus time and productivity by monitoring Chrome usage, labeling sites as productive or not, and visualizing progress through a growing sheep character based on time spent focusing.
About this tool
Overview
Shepherd is a focus and productivity time tracker that runs as a free Chrome extension. The app uses gamification to encourage productive behavior by growing a sheep character based on your focus time.
Features
- Automatic Tracking: Quietly runs in the background and tracks Chrome usage with no manual input required
- No Start/Stop Buttons: Completely passive tracking with zero friction
- Site Classification: Automatically labels sites as productive or not productive
- Gamification: Grows a sheep based on time spent focusing, providing visual motivation
- Chrome-Only: Works specifically within the Chrome browser
- Free: Completely free Chrome extension with no paid tiers
How It Works
Once installed, Shepherd automatically monitors your browsing activity in Chrome and categorizes each website visit. Based on how much time you spend on productive sites, your virtual sheep grows larger, providing a fun visual representation of your focus and productivity.
Launch
Shepherd was recently launched on Product Hunt in early 2026.
Pricing
Completely free.
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