Question 1

Does it work after restart?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Blocks persist in your hosts file, and the background service keeps MCP running and temp-unblock timers active.

Question 2

Which platforms are supported?

Accepted Answer

macOS is fully supported. Linux and Windows have hosts blocking with platform-specific DNS flush and background services.

Question 3

Is this a subscription?

Accepted Answer

No. Pay once for a lifetime Pro license. The 50% launch discount is permanent.

Question 4

How do I use it with Poke?

Accepted Answer

After install, connect your MCP URL in Poke, then add our recipe at https://poke.com/r/KQ7myvC_Xpo.

Question 5

Which AI tools work with LockIn?

Accepted Answer

Any MCP client — Poke, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and others. Connect your relay MCP URL after install.

Question 6

How does LockIn compare to Freedom or Cold Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Freedom syncs blocking across phone and desktop but has no AI integration (~$40/year). Cold Turkey offers maximum desktop lockdown ($39 once) but is manual only. LockIn MCP is the only blocker with native MCP — your AI starts focus sessions — at $9.99 lifetime. See our comparisons at /compare.

Question 7

Is LockIn MCP a good AI productivity tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you already use Poke, Claude, or ChatGPT. Your assistant can block_domains, enter_focus_mode, and manage timed unblocks via MCP — no separate focus app to open. Pair with iOS Screen Time for mobile.

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