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Is email a distraction? SelfControl is an OS X application which blocks access to mail servers and websites for a predetermined period of time. It can not be undone by the app or by a restart – you must wait for the timer to run out.

Objective-C ◇ developer-tools GPL-3.0
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🔥19DAYS TRENDING
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selfcontrol gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #191 among Objective-C repositories and #21,705 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

selfcontrol is an open-source project written in Objective-C: Is email a distraction? SelfControl is an OS X application which blocks access to mail servers and websites for a predetermined period of time. It can not be undone by the app or by a restart – you must wait for the timer to run out.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Objective-C. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Objective-C for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/ans0524/selfcontrol.git
cd selfcontrol

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Objective-C environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

selfcontrol coordinates its core functionality through a modular Objective-C pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed selfcontrol into Objective-C backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open GPL-3.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install selfcontrol using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/ans0524/selfcontrol.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for selfcontrol.

3

Import selfcontrol into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `selfcontrol --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 1 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the GPL-3.0 license.
Built in Objective-C for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Objective-C and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Objective-C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does selfcontrol do? +

Is email a distraction? SelfControl is an OS X application which blocks access to mail servers and websites for a predetermined period of time. It can not be undone by the app or by a restart – you must wait for the timer to run out.

What language is selfcontrol written in? +

The primary language is Objective-C. Topics include: software.

Is selfcontrol actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on May 11, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does selfcontrol have? +

selfcontrol has 1 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.

How does selfcontrol rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 1 stars, ans0524/selfcontrol is ranked #21,705 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #191 among Objective-C projects.

What license is selfcontrol distributed under? +

The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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