Okra

Okra is a lightweight software application whose purpose is to help you make use of a countdown timer in order to check out how much time you dedicate to different activities. You can also enable post-processing tasks when the countdown ends, such as shut down the computer or play a message or sound notification.

Portable running mode

The tool is portable which means you can deploy it on USB flash drives or other portable devices. You can run it on your system by simply opening the executable file (there’s no setup included in the process). It does not store entries in your Windows registry so you can get rid of it using a simple deletion task.

Simple looks

Okra automatically places a timer on your desktop which can be moved to the desired position. You can gain access to the program’s features by right-clicking on the timer.

Timer configuration settings

The application offers you the possibility to start or stop the countdown timer and choose between several preset time values, namely 10 seconds, 5 or 25 minutes, or 2 hours. You can also alter the color of the timer by selecting between several options embedded in a wheel.
You can make the utility show different notifications when the time is up, namely play a preset sound, display a custom popup message, restart or reset the timer, or activate the ‘Pomodoro’ or ‘Pacemaker’ technique.
What’s more, Okra helps you shut down or restart the computer, log off the current user, lock the workstation, or activate the standby or hibernation mode. In addition, Okra is able to calculate the time that has passed since it was activated and shows information about the start and end time values, as well as date.

Bottom line

All in all, Okra delivers a simplistic software solution for helping you time your activities and can be mastered by beginners and professionals alike.