Show HN: Site/app blocker and usage tracker specifically for Linux

A developer released an open-source Linux site and app blocker that enforces schedules by revoking sudo access during chosen hours, built as a first experiment in AI-assisted coding. The developer started the project around October 2025 using aider, switched midway to Claude Code, and has since added usage tracking and recommendations; the tool has a few users so far.

This was my first experiment with AI assisted coding. Backstory: I had a bunch of scripts to block sites on my work machines by redirecting them 127.0.0.1 etc. and they sort of worked. I needed something more serious and tried to get some commercial applications but there was nothing that really worked the way I wanted to especially not on Linux . In Oct 2025 or so, I picked up aider and started building this out. Halfway through, I switched to Claude Code and used this as a vehicle to learn how to use assistants. It blocks sites and apps on a schedule, and takes away your sudo during the hours you choose so you can’t just turn it off. I added several features like tracking usage, giving recommendations etc. and It's been actually very useful for me hence I decided to open source and productize it. Have a few users so far too. It's been a nice learning experience for me. Not just for the implementation but also about the launch and marketing all assisted by AI. Really looking forward to feedback from the folks here. Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50349646 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50349646 Points: 1 Comments: 0