Stop Drowning in Tasks.
Start Creating Work That Matters.
Built for anyone who does deep work: developers, writers, designers, researchers, and students. Combine 1,000-year Zen wisdom with modern neuroscience—no willpower required.
Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.
After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.
— Zen Proverb
Based on 25+ peer-reviewed studies on attention, flow states, and task-switching
Your Brain Isn't Broken. Your Work Environment Is.
23-Minute Recovery Time
Every Slack ping, email, or "quick question" destroys 23 minutes of focus. Science proves it.
Attention Residue
Your mind stays stuck on the last task even after switching. It's exhausting your cognitive capacity.
68% Feel Overwhelmed
The modern work culture of "always-on" performance is crushing knowledge workers. You're not lazy—you're under siege.
Enter Mushin: Your Zen Practice for Deep Work
A deep work app and distraction blocker built for developers, writers, and creators who refuse to let the attention economy win.
Flow Sessions
52-90 minute distraction-free deep work blocks. Full-screen focus with gentle ambient sounds and micro-break reminders.
Quick Capture
Cmd+Shift+Space to capture fleeting thoughts without leaving flow. Your mental inbox, always available, never intrusive.
Kaizen Progress
Small daily wins compound. Track your focus streaks, not your to-do list. See your garden grow with completed deep work.
Science-Backed
Learn why breaks matter, how task-switching kills productivity, and the neuroscience of flow—between your sessions.
Built by People Who Were Drowning Too
We created Mushin because we were tired of productivity apps that made us feel more scattered. This is the tool we wished existed.
Free Forever
Deep work is a human right, not a luxury. Every feature is free. No paywalls, no premium tiers, no tricks.
Privacy First
Your data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no cloud. We literally can't see what you're working on.
Science-Backed
Based on 25+ peer-reviewed studies on attention, flow states, and the cognitive cost of task-switching.
No growth hacking. No VC pressure. No surveillance capitalism. Just a quiet place to do your best work.
Mushin is donation-supported. If it helps you, consider supporting the project.
Not Another Productivity App
Mushin is a productivity app without distractions. No complex project management. No gamification. Just science-backed deep focus.
| Feature | Notion/Todoist | Forest/Focus Apps | Mushin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task Management | Complex | None | Intentional |
| Focus Sessions | None | Gamified | Science-Based |
| Quick Capture | Clunky | None | Instant |
| Zero Notifications | Constant pings | Some | True silence |
| Research-Backed | No | No | 25+ studies |
| Philosophy | Organize more | Play games | Zen practice |
Everything Included, Free Forever.
We believe deep work is a human right. No paywalls, no ads, no tracking. Just a quiet place to focus.
Unlimited Focus
Run as many sessions as you need. No daily limits.
Privacy First
Your data stays on your device. No account required.
Full Features
Access all ambient sounds, stats, and tools immediately.
Your Best Work Is Waiting
Every day you wait is another day of fragmented attention, half-finished projects, and the exhausting feeling that you could've done more. You don't need more willpower. You need Mushin.
Begin Your First Focus Session