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?

Yes — the core blocker is free forever, and new users get a 14-day free trial of Pro on sign-in.

Getting Started
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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.

Blocking
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What is the Random Text lock?

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

Blocking
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What does the AI focus assistant do?

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

AI & Focus

What's the difference between Nudge and Hard mode?

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

AI & Focus
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What is Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)?

A $15 lifetime add-on that lets you plug in your own Anthropic Claude API key. You then pay Anthropic directly for usage.

AI & Focus
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Does AI read my screen? Is it private?

Downscaled, compressed screenshots + short text snippets are sent to FocusDragon AI at regular intervals during a block. The third-party model providers FocusDragon AI uses do not train on these inputs and retain them up to 30 days for abuse monitoring before deletion. FocusDragon never stores screenshots. Banking/email/incognito sites are excluded from text capture.

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Is there a free trial?

Yes — 14 days of full Pro access on first sign-in, no credit card.

Billing & Pricing
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What are the pricing tiers?

Free (manual blocking), Pro ($5 once), AI Focus ($4.99/mo or $39/yr).

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What is Founder 100?

The first 100 paying customers lock in lifetime-grandfather pricing — $4.99/$39 for AI Focus, $14.99/$149 for AI Focus Max.

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Can I claim Founder pricing later if I sign up now on the free tier?

Only while slots remain. Once Founder 100 sells out, the founder rate is gone — and it doesn't auto-restore if you cancel and re-subscribe.

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What happens to my Founder rate if I upgrade or change billing cadence?

It's preserved. Switching AI Focus ↔ AI Focus Max, or monthly ↔ yearly, keeps you on founder rates for the new plan.

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How do I cancel my subscription?

Settings → Upgrade → Manage Subscription. Opens the billing 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 your refund policy?

14 days, no questions asked. Renewals not refundable but cancellable anytime.

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What happens to my Founder 100 rate if my payment fails?

Founder 100 is anchored to your active subscription. Lapse = lose the rate.

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Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

Yes — Settings → Manage subscription. Access continues to end of billing period.

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Which browsers does FocusDragon support?

Safari, Chrome, and Firefox 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.

Permissions
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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.

Troubleshooting
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Does FocusDragon collect any data?

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

Getting Started
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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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