Talysman – Website Blocker for Deep Work by Talysman

Talysman is a website blocker and distraction blocker for deep work, studying, and focused browsing. This browser extension works with the Talysman desktop app to block distracting websites during your focus sessions.

Unlike a typical website blocker that you can disable with a click, Talysman uses a physical USB key to make ending a focus session early a deliberate decision.

Pair any USB drive you already own, start a focus session, and put the drive somewhere out of reach. If you want to stop your session early, you'll need to get the key and plug it back in.

• Block distracting websites: Stay away from time-wasting sites like YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, and other distractions while you work or study.
• Focus sessions: Choose when to block websites and stay focused on what matters.
• Physical USB key: Make impulsively disabling your website blocker harder by requiring a paired USB drive to end a session early.
• Custom blocking rules: Choose specific websites to block, allow only the websites you need, or block all websites during focus.
• Automatic browser blocking: Your browser extension applies the rules configured in Talysman desktop whenever a focus session is active.
• Desktop app blocking (Pro): Block distracting desktop applications as well as websites.
• Scheduled focus sessions (Pro): Set recurring focus times to protect your work and study hours automatically.

1. Download the Talysman desktop app for Windows, macOS, or Linux at https://talysman.app.
2. Install this browser extension.
3. Choose which websites you want to block in the desktop app.
4. Pair any USB drive as your physical focus key.
5. Start a focus session, unplug the key, and focus without distractions.

Talysman's free plan includes:

• Blocking for up to 5 websites
• Unlimited manual focus sessions
• Allow-only and block-all modes
• A physical USB key to prevent impulsive early unlocking

Upgrade to Talysman Pro for unlimited blocked websites, desktop app blocking, recurring schedules, and additional blocking profiles.


This extension is the browser companion for Talysman desktop. It does not work as a standalone website blocker.

Install Talysman on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer to configure blocking rules and manage your focus sessions.

Download Talysman: https://talysman.app

Stop relying on willpower alone. Make distractions harder to reach and give yourself space for deep work.