XP Nix

A productivity tracking and gamification system designed for Linux desktop environments, specifically optimized for Hyprland window manager users.

Overview

XP Nix transforms your daily computer usage into a gamified experience by monitoring your activity patterns and providing real-time feedback through an XP (experience points) system. The application runs as a background service that intelligently tracks your productivity, detects idle periods, and rewards active engagement with your desktop environment.

Intended Application

This tool is designed for:

• Productivity enthusiasts who want to gamify their work sessions and maintain awareness of their activity patterns
• Remote workers seeking to track and optimize their daily computer usage habits
• Linux power users running Hyprland who want deep integration with their window manager
• Self-improvement focused individuals who benefit from real-time feedback and progress tracking
• Teams or individuals who want to monitor productivity trends over time through detailed analytics

Core Functionality

The system provides:

• Real-time activity detection that monitors window focus, application usage, and user interaction patterns
• Intelligent idle detection that distinguishes between productive pauses and actual inactivity
• XP-style notifications that provide immediate feedback and motivation
• Web-based dashboard for viewing detailed analytics, trends, and historical data
• Configurable monitoring with customizable thresholds and notification preferences
• Database persistence for long-term tracking and analysis
• Zoom integration for detecting video conferencing sessions

Use Cases

• Track daily productivity patterns and identify peak performance hours
• Gamify work sessions to maintain motivation during long coding or writing sessions
• Monitor break patterns to ensure healthy work-life balance
• Generate productivity reports for personal reflection or team accountability
• Integrate with existing workflow tools through the web API
• Maintain awareness of screen time and application usage distribution

Technical Architecture

Built with Dart for cross-platform compatibility and performance, featuring:

• Modular architecture with clean interfaces for extensibility
• Comprehensive testing suite including simulation capabilities
• Configuration management for personalized setups
• Web server for dashboard access and API endpoints
• Database integration for persistent data storage

This application is particularly well-suited for developers, writers, designers, and other knowledge workers who spend significant time at their computers and want to optimize their productivity through data-driven insights and positive reinforcement.