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2.7 KiB
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50 lines
2.7 KiB
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# XP Nix
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A productivity tracking and gamification system designed for Linux desktop environments, specifically optimized for Hyprland window manager users.
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## Overview
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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.
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## Intended Application
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This tool is designed for:
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- **Productivity enthusiasts** who want to gamify their work sessions and maintain awareness of their activity patterns
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- **Remote workers** seeking to track and optimize their daily computer usage habits
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- **Linux power users** running Hyprland who want deep integration with their window manager
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- **Self-improvement focused individuals** who benefit from real-time feedback and progress tracking
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- **Teams or individuals** who want to monitor productivity trends over time through detailed analytics
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## Core Functionality
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The system provides:
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- **Real-time activity detection** that monitors window focus, application usage, and user interaction patterns
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- **Intelligent idle detection** that distinguishes between productive pauses and actual inactivity
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- **XP-style notifications** that provide immediate feedback and motivation
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- **Web-based dashboard** for viewing detailed analytics, trends, and historical data
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- **Configurable monitoring** with customizable thresholds and notification preferences
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- **Database persistence** for long-term tracking and analysis
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- **Zoom integration** for detecting video conferencing sessions
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## Use Cases
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- Track daily productivity patterns and identify peak performance hours
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- Gamify work sessions to maintain motivation during long coding or writing sessions
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- Monitor break patterns to ensure healthy work-life balance
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- Generate productivity reports for personal reflection or team accountability
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- Integrate with existing workflow tools through the web API
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- Maintain awareness of screen time and application usage distribution
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## Technical Architecture
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Built with Dart for cross-platform compatibility and performance, featuring:
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- Modular architecture with clean interfaces for extensibility
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- Comprehensive testing suite including simulation capabilities
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- Configuration management for personalized setups
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- Web server for dashboard access and API endpoints
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- Database integration for persistent data storage
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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.
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