A tiny buddy for
big habit changes
Bonsai uses your camera in the background to notice the moment an unwanted habit starts, then gives you a gentle nudge, with a little buddy cheering you on.
Free while in early access · macOS & Windows
How Bonsai works
No wearables, no journaling. Just your computer’s camera, working quietly in the background.
Bonsai runs quietly
Your camera works in the background while you go about your day. No wearables, no check-ins, it just sits with you.
A gentle nudge, in the moment
The instant a habit starts, like a hand drifting to your hair or face, your buddy gives you a soft, private heads-up.
See yourself grow
Every redirected moment is a win. Your buddy celebrates streaks and progress, never slips.
One app, your habits
Whether it’s a body-focused repetitive behavior or an everyday habit you’d like to soften, Bonsai meets you where you are.
For BFRBs
Built with body-focused repetitive behaviors in mind, for real-time awareness in moments that are hard to catch on your own.
For daily life
The same gentle nudges work for the everyday habits you’d like to reduce, on your terms, at your pace.
Meet your buddies
Pick who sits in your corner. They celebrate your wins and never, ever judge.
Bud
grounded
Steady and calm. Bud reminds you that growth is slow, and that's the whole point.
Sunny
cheerful
Your biggest fan. Sunny celebrates every single redirected moment, loudly.
Pebble
soothing
Soft-spoken and gentle. Pebble is there for the hard days, no pressure at all.
Your camera never leaves your computer
All detection happens on-device. No video is recorded, stored, or uploaded, ever. Bonsai only keeps a count of your moments, and even that stays local.
Grow something gentler
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