A lightweight, delightful tool to rotate roles fairly during mob or pair programming sessions.
No accounts. No backend. Just open and go: 👉 Launch the App
Simple, focused, and built for real teams.
- 🔁 Smart Rotation – Avoids repeat drivers and fairly cycles through your team.
- ⏱️ Preset Timers – Choose 5, 10, 15, or 20-minute intervals with optional sounds and confetti.
- 🧩 Zero Setup – Open in any browser. No login, no install, no config needed.
- 👀 Clear Visual Queue – See who’s driving, who’s next, and time remaining at a glance.
- 🛠️ On-the-fly Tweaks – Change timer duration anytime — next rotation uses new settings.
- 🔒 Privacy-Friendly – Everything runs locally in your browser. No tracking. No data leaves your device.
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Select Participants
Tick the engineers joining today from your saved roster. -
Pick a Timer Preset
Choose 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 minutes — or customize as you go. -
Click Start
The app randomizes roles, starts the countdown, and auto-rotates when time’s up!
“We shaved minutes off every rotation and kept the energy high. The team actually asks to use it now.”
👉 Try it now: https://mob-timer.vercel.app/
Works on laptops, tablets, and phones. Perfect for remote or in-person sessions.
Mob programming thrives on fairness and momentum. This tool:
- Removes bias in role selection
- Keeps sessions time-boxed and focused
- Adds a touch of fun (confetti!) without distraction
- Respects your team’s privacy
- Built with Next.js + React
- Typesafe with TypeScript
- Styled with Tailwind CSS
- Deployed on Vercel
All client-side — no server required.
Found a bug? Want a new feature? We'd love to hear from you!
Feel free to:
- 🐞 Open an Issue
- 🛠️ Submit a Pull Request
- 💬 Share how your team uses it!
If you find this useful, consider:
- ⭐ Starring this repo
- 🧑💻 Contributing improvements
- 🔐 All changes require an approved pull request.
- ☕ Buying me a coffee (optional but appreciated!)
Made with ❤️ for better collaboration.