LockIn MCP
Tell your AI to block distractions.
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Description
Tell your AI to block distractions. Then get back to work. Distraction blocker for macOS, Linux & Windows. Pro From $2.99/month. Works with Poke, Claude & ChatGPT.
About LockIn MCP
What is LockIn MCP?
LockIn MCP is a system-level website and distraction blocker that allows users to start and manage focus sessions through AI assistants via MCP.
What LockIn MCP does
The software blocks distracting websites across browsers, private windows, and system restarts using the hosts file. AI assistants can block sites, start focus sessions, and manage timed unblocks via MCP.
Who LockIn MCP is for
LockIn MCP is built for users of AI assistants such as Poke, Claude, or ChatGPT who want system-level distraction blocking without opening a separate focus app.
How LockIn MCP works
Users run npx -y lockin-mcp install in the terminal to edit the hosts file and start the background MCP server. AI assistants then connect to start sessions and block distracting websites.
Key features
- Blocks distracting websites at the system level via the hosts file
- Persists blocks across multiple browsers, private windows, and system restarts
- Integrates via MCP with Poke, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Hermes, and OpenClaw
- Works across macOS, Linux, and Windows
- Offers an optional task-aware Chrome extension for browser-level focus tasks
- Enables AI assistants to manage timed site unblocks and focus modes
Pricing
As listed on lockinmcp.com, checked 14 October 2026. Prices can change; see the site for current terms.
- Monthly subscription costs $2.99 per month with a 3-day free trial
- Yearly subscription is $29.99 per year billed annually with a 3-day free trial
- Lifetime license is available for a one-time payment of $59.99
Facts from lockinmcp.com, checked 14 October 2026
- Installs through terminal command npx -y lockin-mcp install
- Operates across macOS, Linux, and Windows
- Redirects blocked sites to 127.0.0.1 in the system hosts file
- Connects to AI clients including Poke, Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor
Written from LockIn MCP's own website (Homepage, Pricing, Features, Docs). The maker can claim this listing to edit it.
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Frequently asked questions
How is LockIn MCP installed?
Users install LockIn MCP by running npx -y lockin-mcp install in the terminal.
Which AI assistants can control LockIn MCP?
LockIn MCP works with Poke, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Hermes, OpenClaw, and any client supporting MCP.
Do site blocks persist through system restarts?
Yes, website blocks are written to the system hosts file and persist across reboots while the background service manages timers.