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FocusMode is a Windows utility published by Chen Yuan that helps users organize and switch between desktop shortcut layouts. Its central purpose is to let users define different arrangements of desktop shortcuts for different contexts, specifically a focus mode and a gaming mode, and then move between those layouts as their activities change. The software operates both as a tray application, accessible from the Windows system tray, and as a command-line utility, giving users the option to interact with it through a graphical tray interface or through scripted and terminal-based commands. This dual interface makes it suitable for casual users who prefer point-and-click interaction as well as for power users who want to integrate layout switching into scripts or automated workflows. In practical use, FocusMode allows a user to maintain a clean, task-oriented desktop during work or study periods by activating the focus mode, which presents shortcuts relevant to productive tasks, and then switch to the game mode when it is time to play, surfacing gaming-related shortcuts instead. Beyond switching layouts, the tool supports restoring shortcuts, enabling users to return to a saved arrangement, and it tracks the time spent in each mode, providing a record of how long the user has remained in focus mode versus gaming mode. This time tracking can be useful for users who want to monitor their habits and balance work and leisure on the same machine. FocusMode falls into the desktop organization and productivity category, with elements of utility software aimed at personal workflow management on the Windows platform. The current release is version 0.1.0, and the catalog lists one available version in total, indicating an early-stage release. The publisher is Chen Yuan.
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