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Workrave

Workrave is a free, open-source desktop app for Windows and Linux. Workrave is a program that assists in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). It has 1,828 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at rcaelers/workrave.

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About Workrave

Workrave is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. Parts of the code is licensed under different licenses. See the LICENSES for more information.

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What is Workrave?

Workrave is a free, open-source desktop app for Windows and Linux. Workrave is a program that assists in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). It has 1,828 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at rcaelers/workrave.

Is Workrave free and open source?

Yes. Workrave's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.

How do I install Workrave?

Download the installer for Windows and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1_11_4) or the project website.

Is Workrave still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.