BreakSync

Break timer bar — works without DBM or BigWigs. Syncs with both.
Sample break bar.

Sample break bar.

Description

BreakSync

Break timer bar for World of Warcraft (Retail, Patch 12.0.0+). Shows a centered on-screen timer bar when a break is called — even if you don't have DBM or BigWigs installed. Syncs with both.

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Features

  • Standalone bar — no DBM or BigWigs required. Works for solo players or groups.
  • DBM sync — listens for break timers broadcast over the D5 addon message protocol (BT command).
  • BigWigs sync — hooks BigWigs_StartBreak / BigWigs_StopBreak callbacks via BigWigsLoader if BigWigs is installed.
  • Broadcasts to group/bs break sends the D5/BT message so DBM and BigWigs users in your group also see their own bars.
  • Draggable — drag the bar anywhere; position is saved per-character.

Source files

  • src/config.luaBreakSyncDB SavedVariables, defaults (bar size, position, debug).
  • src/utils.luaBS.Debug(...).
  • src/bar.lua — the break timer StatusBar: countdown, icon, sender name, drag-to-move.
  • src/comms.luaCHAT_MSG_ADDON listener for the D5 prefix; optional BigWigsLoader message hooks.
  • src/options.lua — Settings panel: debug toggle, test/stop bar buttons, Reset to Defaults.
  • src/commands.lua — slash commands (see below).
  • BreakSync.lua — entry point: wires up all modules on ADDON_LOADED.

Commands

Command Action
/bs break <minutes> Start a break timer (1–60 min). Broadcasts to group.
/bs stop Cancel the active break timer. Broadcasts cancel to group.
/bs test Show a 5-minute test bar (local only).
/bs debug Toggle debug output.
/bs reset Reset all settings to defaults and reload UI.

Options panel: Settings → AddOns → BreakSync.

Compatibility

Addon Behaviour
Neither Standalone. Use /bs break to start timers locally or broadcast to the group.
BigWigs only Break timers started by BigWigs users appear on your bar automatically.
DBM only Break timers started by DBM users appear on your bar automatically.
Both Works with whichever the raid leader uses.

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