Observed arrival · 2026-09-23

Jade puts a cat on your Mac—and lets it call break time

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A free macOS desktop cat wanders across windows and the Dock, then prompts you to take breaks; a cat-voiced diary app for iPhone is in development.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-23 issue.

For: Mac users who want gentle break reminders and a desktop cat
Worth noticing: The default 50/5 break cycle pauses when you are away; strict mode blocks skipping, with five Escape presses as an emergency exit.

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The break clock pauses while the user is away, and a due break can wait during a call, Focus, or a selected app. Users can choose Free, Gentle, or Strict behavior; Strict blocks skipping but retains an emergency exit after five Escape presses. A separate cat-pack tool accepts photos, Live Photos, and videos, though the page says this setup currently happens in Terminal.

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