This task can be performed using Stretch It
A minimalist gesture timer from your menu bar
Best product for this task
Stretch It
tech
Stretch It is a minimalist macOS timer you control with one simple gesture. When you need focus, a quick break, or perfect cooking timing, you shouldn’t open a full timer or task app. Stretch It is a minimalist macOS timer you control with one simple gesture.

What to expect from an ideal product
- Set any timer duration with a single mouse gesture directly from your menu bar without launching separate timer apps
- Access timing functionality instantly through the menu bar icon instead of searching through applications or opening multiple programs
- Control your timer with one simple gesture movement rather than clicking through complex interfaces and settings
- Get immediate timer access for cooking, breaks, or focus sessions without the bloat of full-featured task management software
- Start timing anything in seconds using just your cursor movement instead of navigating through various app menus and options
