A new app called Digital Carrot blocks websites and apps across iOS, Mac, and Windows until users meet specific conditions. You can't access Reddit or Steam, for instance, until your Apple Watch confirms you've walked 5,000 steps. The system uses pluggable data sources to create true/false expressions for goals.

This tool flips the script on big tech by using personal data to reduce distractions rather than exploit attention. Privacy is a core design principle here. The developer promises no data collection, end-to-end encrypted sync, and sandboxed plugins. All information used for goals remains fully transparent and browsable within the app itself.

The blocking capabilities extend beyond simple website bans. Users can integrate services like Pi-hole via DNS or control other smart devices. A plugin could lock a snack cupboard or crank up office AC until you step outside. It effectively turns productivity goals into a programmable gate for your digital life.

Given the creator's own frustration with privacy, this project aims to empower users. The developer even had to walk 4km to unblock Hacker News to post this announcement. It's a clever, developer-focused solution for anyone tired of digital distractions and opaque data practices from major platforms.