Frequently asked questions

Honest answers to the things people actually ask.

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What is FocusDragon?

A native macOS distraction blocker with optional AI focus assistance.

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Is FocusDragon free?

The core blocker is free forever. AI and power features are paid.

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How do I create my first block?

Click "New Block", add sites or apps, pick enforcement, start.

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Which macOS versions are supported?

macOS 13 Ventura or later (Intel & Apple Silicon).

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Do I need an account?

Yes — sign in with Google or Apple to start blocks. Browsing and configuring is free without one.

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What lock types are available?

10+ types: timer, password, random text, frozen, schedule, restart, delay, breakable, date, sessions.

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What is the Random Text lock?

Type a long random string character-by-character to unlock. No copy-paste.

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What does the AI focus assistant do?

Watches your screen and catches you the moment you drift off-task.

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What's the difference between Nudge and Hard mode?

Nudge warns then quits. Hard quits immediately and locks the app for 5 minutes.

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What is Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)?

Paste your own Anthropic API key to use AI features for free. You pay Anthropic directly.

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Does AI read my screen? Is it private?

Text only — no screenshots, no screen recording. Banking/email/incognito sites are excluded.

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What are the pricing tiers?

Free (manual blocking), Pro ($5 once), AI Focus ($4.99/mo), AI Focus Max ($14.99/mo).

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How do I cancel my subscription?

Settings → Upgrade → Manage Subscription. Opens Stripe's portal.

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The payment page says CVC but my card says CVV — is that a bug?

No — CVC and CVV are the same 3-digit code. Different brands use different names.

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What's the refund policy?

7-day full refund for AI tiers; 14-day case-by-case for Pro.

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Which browsers does FocusDragon support?

Safari and Chrome have full extensions. Other Chromium browsers work via Chrome's extension.

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How do I enable the Safari extension?

Safari → Settings → Extensions → check FocusDragon → Allow on All Websites.

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What permissions does FocusDragon need?

Background service, Full Disk Access, browser extension. Accessibility for AI features.

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My block isn't working — what do I check?

Daemon running, Full Disk Access, browser extension enabled, and sign-in status.

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Does FocusDragon collect any data?

Account data + optional telemetry. Block lists, URLs, and app names never leave your Mac.

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I made a fatal mistake. How do I remove FocusDragon from my Mac?

Uninstall instructions + terminal commands. 60s gentle pause.

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