Nicti is derived from nictitation, the scientific term for blinking.
Nicti
Eye-friendly breaks that respect meetings.
Gentle blink and break reminders for people who work on screens - and they get out of the way the moment you join a call.
- Privacy-first
- Works offline
- Free to use
Everything your eyes need, nothing in your way
Blink reminders
Subtle nudges remind you to blink during focused work, so your eyes stay comfortable through long sessions.
Short and long breaks
Follow the 20-20-20 rule with short breaks, plus longer rests to step away from the screen at your own cadence.
Meeting-aware Do Not Disturb
Nicti detects active calls locally and pauses reminders, so a break prompt never pops up while you present or talk.
Private by design
Everything runs on your device. No accounts, no tracking, and meeting detection never leaves your computer.
Made to fit you
Choose the cue animation, screen position, size, and timing. Preview any reminder before you commit to it.
Windows and macOS
One quiet utility, built for both major desktops, with signed builds and safe automatic updates.
Download Nicti
Free, privacy-first, and ready for your daily desktop.
See a reminder before you install
This is a browser preview of the blink cue. The real app runs natively and respects your meetings - this page just shows the look and feel.
Ready for your next break
Look into the distance
Rest your eyes for 20 seconds.
0:20This is only a visual preview. Nicti itself does not run in the browser and collects no data here.
How Nicti works
It runs quietly in the background
Nicti sits out of the way and keeps a gentle eye on your screen time - no window to babysit.
It nudges you to blink and rest
When it is time, a soft cue appears where you chose it, then disappears on its own or when you are done.
It steps aside during meetings
When a call starts, reminders pause automatically and resume once you are free again.
Meeting detection stays local on your device.
Nicti works without sign-up and stays useful without an internet connection. Only update checks and downloads need network access.
FAQ
Common questions about how Nicti behaves, what it sees, and how it protects your privacy.
Will reminders interrupt me during meetings?
No. Nicti detects active calls locally and pauses reminders automatically. You can also turn on Do Not Disturb yourself at any time.
Does Nicti run in the background?
Yes. Nicti stays out of the way and only appears when it is time for a gentle reminder, then gets out of your way again.
Can I customize the reminders?
You can change the cue style, screen position, size, and how often blink and break reminders appear, and preview any reminder before waiting for the timer.
What data does Nicti collect?
The desktop app runs offline and collects nothing by default. Meeting detection stays on your device. The website uses only privacy-respecting analytics if you allow it.
Support
Something not working as expected? Here is how to reach us and what to include.
Report a bug
Open an issue with your operating system, Nicti version, and the steps that led to the problem.
Wrong meeting detection
If Nicti paused (or did not pause) when it should not have, tell us the app you were calling in and your OS so we can tune detection.
Install or update trouble
Include your OS version and where the download or update stopped. Checksums on the download page help confirm a clean file.
No public build yet
The app is still in pre-beta validation. The first public release will appear here after signed artifacts and checksums are available.
Why "Nicti"?
Nicti is derived from nictitation, the scientific term for blinking.