stoa - hold you accountable автор Flydexo

What if you had to explain yourself before accessing distracting sites?

That's stoa. It's not another productivity blocker—it's an AI that holds you accountable like someone who actually cares about your focus.

The Core Idea:

We all know the feeling: promising yourself "just 5 minutes" that turns into an hour. Traditional blockers just say "no"—but you can outsmart them. What you can't outsmart is having to justify yourself to someone.

stoa recreates that dynamic. When you try to visit a blocked site, you don't just get a wall—you get a conversation. You have to explain why you need access. The AI asks what you really want. You conscientize about your real needs.

It works like having a:

Parent who says "have you finished your homework first?"
Tutor who asks "is this really the best use of your time?"
Professor who challenges your excuses
Features:

Block the sites that drain your time
Set strictness levels (lenient, balanced, strict)
Chat with AI to negotiate access
Each conversation makes you reflect on your real needs
The AI remembers your history and gets smarter about helping you understand yourself
Why It Works:

When you have to explain yourself to someone—even an AI—you think harder about whether you really need that site. It's not about the block. It's about the conversation. It's about conscientization.

Choose Your Plan:

Free: Block 3 sites, AI negotiation, requires local Ollama setup
Premium (2€/month): Unlimited sites, 3 strictness levels, managed AI, priority support
Download stoa and find out what the AI has to say.