Focus tools

Zen mode

Press Ctrl + Shift + Z, choose Zen mode in the command palette, or click the Zen mode button at the right of the header.

Zen mode hides the sidebar and header so the note has more room. Press Esc or Ctrl + Shift + Z to leave it.

The editor toolbar has its own visibility setting. Press Ctrl + Shift + T to hide it as well, and press the same shortcut to bring it back.

Pomodoro timer

The timer is in the header and starts at 25:00.

1. Before starting, use − or + to change the duration in five-minute steps, from 5 to 60 minutes.
2. Click the timer to start the countdown.
3. Click it again to stop. Stopping resets the countdown to the chosen duration.
4. When the time runs out, Raku shows a brief confetti celebration. Click the timer to start another session.

The duration controls are available while the timer is stopped. Sessions do not automatically start a break or another countdown.

Start the timer before Zen mode

Start a session, then enter Zen mode. The timer keeps counting while the header is hidden. Leave Zen mode to see the remaining time or stop it.

Keep Raku running during the session. Closing and reopening the app resets the timer.

Set up a quiet workspace

• Adjust Paper → Width and Line spacing in Settings.
• Choose a light or dark appearance and a color palette.
• Turn on Reduce animations in Settings to reduce interface transitions.

See Keyboard shortcuts for a quick reference.