Major update

Introduce Note.

Poua! – Your Pomodoro Buddy & Minimal Desktop Timer · published 10 Nov 2025, 07:07 UTC · build 20734906

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New Features

Added a Note feature to quickly jot down thoughts that come to mind while focusing.

Always on Top
Adjustable transparency
Markdown Edit / View mode
Outliner-style list
Logical indentation
Change order with Alt + ↑/↓
Dark mode support
Auto-save
Remembers window position and size

Disable Steam Overlay for smoother use:
Turn it off under Library → right-click Poua → Properties → General.

Fixes

Adjusted the overall program layout. (You can now adjust the time in the timer window.)
Added screen scaling options: 75%, 250%. You can adjust for comfortable viewing in various environments. (This is Avery’s idea. Thank you!)

Developer's Note

"Man is an animal that uses tools."

Like the term "Homo faber," the tools we use influence our way of thinking.

This Note feature started from that idea. We wanted to create not just a window for jotting down memos, but a tool for structuring and developing thoughts.

That's why we added Markdown support and outliner-style lists to help capture a logical flow of thought.

Although we've gone through much testing, there may still be unexpected bugs. If you find any, please let us know anytime on Discord or the Steam forums.

We will continue to develop this into a better tool.Filling Burrito Studio

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