LockIn MCP
AI-powered focus blocker that keeps distractions out, even across browser tabs.
What is Lockin Mcp?
LockIn MCP turns ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini into your productivity coach by blocking distractions at the system level. It edits your hosts file to prevent access to time-wasting sites like YouTube, Reddit, and X even across browser tabs, while an AI assistant enforces focus and grants accountability-based temp-unblocks. Designed for anyone struggling with digital distractions, it works seamlessly with your existing AI tools via Model Context Protocol (MCP) through a one-command installation.
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Key Features of Lockin Mcp
- System-level domain blocking via hosts file
- Chrome extension for browser-level distraction detection
- AI accountability assistant via MCP integration
- Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Poke
- One-line terminal installer
- Temp-unblock with accountability requests
- Stable relay URL for remote MCP
- Persistent blocks across browser restarts
- Dashboard for distraction tracking
Who Should Use Lockin Mcp?
Block YouTube, Reddit, and social media while working on important projects
Use AI assistants to enforce focus sessions and grant accountability-based access
Set task-specific focus rules with AI validation
Prevent distraction attempts across multiple browser tabs
Manage procrastination triggers with system-level enforcement
Lockin Mcp: Pros & Cons
✓Pros
- Works at system level so blocks persist even across new browser tabs and restarts
- Integrates with multiple popular AI tools via MCP
- One-command installation with no complex setup
- Chrome extension provides task-aware blocking in the browser
- AI can grant temp-unblocks with accountability
- Affordable pricing with lifetime option available
- 3-day free trial on yearly plan
Frequently Asked Questions about Lockin Mcp
Does LockIn work after I restart my computer?
Yes. Blocks persist in your hosts file, and the background service keeps MCP running and temp-unblock timers active.
Which AI tools work with LockIn MCP?
LockIn works with Poke, Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and more via MCP integration.
How does the Chrome extension block distractions?
The Chrome extension checks each page against your active focus task. Work-related sites pass through, while everything else gets blocked. Distraction attempts show up on your dashboard.
Can I use LockIn without a subscription?
LockIn offers a 3-day free trial on the yearly plan, or you can purchase a one-time lifetime license for $29.99.
What does the system-level blocking do?
LockIn edits your hosts file to block sites like YouTube, Reddit, and X at the operating system level, so they stay blocked even if you try to access them in a new browser tab.
Tool Details
- Pricing
- Free
- Category
- Productivity Chrome Ext
- Added
- Jul 2026
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