quit-caffeine
v1.0.0Reduce or quit caffeine with withdrawal tracking, tapering plans, and energy milestones
Installation
Quit Caffeine
Break free from caffeine dependency with science-backed tracking and personalized tapering plans.
What it does
- Caffeine Tracking: Log daily intake across coffee, tea, energy drinks, chocolate, and supplements
- Tapering Support: Generate gradual reduction schedules based on current consumption and target date
- Withdrawal Timeline: Predict symptom intensity and duration with day-by-day expectations
- Natural Energy: Suggest alternative focus techniques, exercise timing, and sleep optimization
- Progress Milestones: Track mood, energy levels, sleep quality, and cognitive performance throughout quit journey
Usage
Start Quit or Taper
"Create a caffeine quit plan for me" or "I want to reduce caffeine by 50% over 2 weeks" - Sets baseline consumption - Generates personalized tapering schedule - Establishes target date and milestone checkpoints
Track Withdrawal
"Log my caffeine intake today" or "I have a headache and brain fog" - Records daily consumption with timestamps - Maps symptoms to withdrawal phases - Provides symptom management strategies
Check Progress
"How's my withdrawal going?" or "Am I on track?" - Compares actual vs planned tapering progress - Highlights energy level trends - Shows days until estimated completion
Energy Alternatives
"I need energy without caffeine" or "What can I do instead of coffee?" - Suggests natural energy boosters: hydration, movement, nutrition, sunlight - Recommends timing for exercise and meals - Provides quick focus techniques for energy crashes
Sleep Improvement
"I'm sleeping better" or "Track my sleep quality" - Monitors sleep duration and quality improvements - Correlates sleep gains with caffeine reduction - Suggests bedtime routines to reinforce gains
Withdrawal Timeline
Days 1–3: Peak Symptoms - Headaches (most common), fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating - Intensity peaks around 24–48 hours - Worst period; manage expectations and use pain relief if needed
Days 4–7: Gradual Improvement - Headaches begin to fade, energy slightly improving - Brain fog persists but becomes manageable - Mood stabilizes, sleep starting to deepen
Week 2+: Normalized State - Most withdrawal symptoms resolved - Energy levels stabilize at new baseline - Sleep quality noticeably improved, focus returning - Full adjustment typically 7–14 days depending on baseline intake
Tips
- Taper gradually over 1–2 weeks rather than quitting cold turkey—reduces peak withdrawal severity by 60–70%
- Stay hydrated and move your body—water and light exercise reduce headache intensity and boost natural energy
- Sync your schedule—quit during a less demanding work period if possible; easier to manage symptoms with lower stress
- Replace the ritual, not just the caffeine—morning tea without caffeine, afternoon walk instead of coffee break
- All data stays local on your machine—your caffeine logs, withdrawal tracking, and energy data never leave your device