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Timer Chain / Sequence Builder

Chain together several named timers to run automatically, one after another — useful for structured workouts, cooking multi-step recipes, or study routines.

About this tool

Most timers are built around a single duration, which works fine for a single task but breaks down the moment you need several different timed steps to run automatically, one after another, without you manually restarting the timer between each one — a structured workout with warm-up, intervals, and cooldown; a multi-stage recipe; a study session with reading, practice, and review phases, each needing its own length.

A timer chain solves this by letting you define an ordered sequence of named steps upfront, each with its own duration, and then running through the entire sequence automatically — when one step's countdown hits zero, the next one begins immediately without any action needed from you. That automation is the entire value proposition: the alternative is either manually restarting a single countdown timer at every transition, which breaks your focus at exactly the moments a structured routine is meant to protect, or trying to keep track of transitions by watching a clock yourself.

Build your sequence by adding steps one at a time with a name and a duration, reorder or remove them before starting, and then let the whole chain run on its own — a sound marks each transition, and the current step's name stays visible throughout, so you always know where you are in the sequence without needing to check anything else.

How to use it
  1. Add each step with a name and duration.
  2. Press Start chain once you've added all your steps.
  3. Each step counts down and automatically moves to the next when it finishes.
FAQ
Is this different from the Interval Timer?

Yes — the Interval Timer alternates fixed work/rest rounds; this tool runs any number of differently-named, differently-timed steps in a custom sequence.

Can I remove a step before starting?

Yes — each step in the list has a remove button.

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