LockIn MCP is the first distraction block built for the AI agent era. Rather than using a bypassable Chrome extension, you now just tell your favourite agent to block distractions for you, and it can do it natively. No bypassing, pure focus. Works via MCP that gives your AI agents connection to your local machine.
LockIn fits into your workflow (1)not the other way around
(1)
Works with the AI tools you already use — Poke, Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and more via MCP. One install, system-level blocks, and an assistant that keeps you on task.
youtube.com
Blocked by LockIn
Redirected via hosts file — no browser extension needed
/etc/hosts
127.0.0.1youtube.com
127.0.0.1reddit.com
127.0.0.1x.com
(2)
Block distractions at the system level
LockIn edits your hosts file so YouTube, Reddit, and other sites stay blocked — even if you try to cheat in a new browser tab.
(3)
Your AI enforces focus for you
Connect LockIn MCP to Poke, Claude, or ChatGPT. Ask to block sites, start focus sessions, or temp-unblock with accountability.
youtube.com has been blocked because it doesn’t relate to your current task.
(4)
AI blocks distractions in your browser
The Chrome extension checks each page against your active focus task. Work sites pass through. Everything else gets blocked. Distraction attempts show up on your dashboard, not your full history.
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