Welcome to Vibe Check
Vibe Check is a Claude Code plugin that tracks your coding session and gently reminds you to take care of your body. No OS popups or interruptions — reminders appear as visually distinct cards right in your Claude conversation.Installation
Get started with Vibe Check in seconds
How It Works
Learn about the intelligent tracking system
Configuration
Customize intervals and break durations
Key Features
Micro-breaks every 20 min
Eye rest, wrist stretches, and shoulder rolls to combat repetitive strain
Full breaks every 50 min
Stand up, walk around, and do full-body stretches
Hydration nudges every 30 min
Water reminders, snack checks, and caffeine awareness
Smart break tracking
Detects when you actually take breaks and adjusts timers accordingly
Intelligent Break Detection
- Break compliance tracking — measures whether you actually took the suggested break based on the gap before your next prompt
- Spontaneous break detection — if you step away for 15+ minutes without a pending reminder, all timers reset automatically
- Multi-session support — multiple Claude Code sessions share the same timers automatically
- Seamless continuation — if an active session already exists (within the last 60 min), new sessions join without resetting timers
Evidence-Based Science
The timing intervals in Vibe Check are rooted in scientific research:20-20-20 Rule for Eye Health
20-20-20 Rule for Eye Health
Endorsed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology to reduce digital eye strain. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20+ feet away for 20 seconds.
52-17 Work-Break Ratio
52-17 Work-Break Ratio
The DeskTime study found top performers work ~52 minutes then break ~17 minutes, aligning with natural ultradian rhythms. Vibe Check’s 50-minute interval follows this evidence.
Hydration and Cognition
Hydration and Cognition
Even 1-2% dehydration impairs cognitive performance by up to 25% (Journal of Nutrition, 2012). Regular hydration reminders keep your brain functioning optimally.
Micro-breaks Reduce Discomfort
Micro-breaks Reduce Discomfort
A meta-analysis in PLOS ONE found brief breaks reduce physical discomfort and improve task performance across occupations.
On-Demand Health Tips
Run/vibe-check:health anytime for a full reference card of:
- Quick stretches (neck, wrists, back, shoulders, hips)
- Eye exercises (20-20-20, palming, near-far focus)
- Breathing techniques (box breathing, 4-7-8, physiological sigh)
- Ergonomic checklist (monitor, chair, posture)
Health tracking starts automatically on your next session after installation. No configuration required to get started!