Overview

MyTimer is a Python project that aims to provide a simple yet efficient timer for terminal users, particularly targeting the geek community. This project allows users to set timers directly from their command line interface, making it convenient for those who spend a significant amount of time working in the terminal!

The main objective of MyTimer is to offer a minimalistic and distraction-free timer experience. It provides a clean and straightforward interface, ensuring that users can focus solely on tracking time without any unnecessary clutter or distractions.

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Installation

Source Code

• Download Version 2.6 or Latest Source
• pip install .

PyPI

• Check Python Packaging User Guide
• pip install mytimer==2.6

Usage

ℹ️ You can use mytimer or python -m mytimer to run this program

Version

mytimer --version

Info

mytimer --info

Basic

ℹ️ Press Ctrl + C to exit

mytimer

Time Limit

mytimer --minute=7 --second=30

mytimer --hour=2 --minute=20

Timer Mode

ℹ️ The default mode is countdown

mytimer --minute=7 --second=30 --countdown

mytimer --minute=7 --second=30 --countup

Repeat

ℹ️ The default value is 1

mytimer --repeat=3 --second=4

• Use --repeat=-1 for infinite loop

Alarm

⚠️ This mode may not be supported on all systems

mytimer --minute=7 --second=30 --alarm

Alarm Repeat

ℹ️ The default value is 1

mytimer --minute=7 --second=30 --alarm --alarm-repeat=5

Tone

ℹ️ The default tone is 1

mytimer --minute=7 --second=30 --alarm --tone=2

• Use --tone=-1 for random mode
• Use --test-tone for test
• Tones List

Face

mytimer --minute=7 --second=30 --face=3

• Use --face=-1 for random mode
• Faces List
• mytimer --faces-list

Vertical/Horizontal Shift

ℹ️ The vertical and horizontal shift both have default values of 0

mytimer --v-shift=20 --h-shift=30

Timer Sign

ℹ️ Valid choices: ["", "+", "-"]

mytimer --sign="+"

Keep on

In this mode, the timer will continue running after it times out

mytimer --minute=5 --keep-on

Hide Second

In this mode, the timer seconds counter will not be shown

mytimer --minute=6 --hide-second

Hide Date/Time

In this mode, the date/time will not be shown

mytimer --minute=20 --hide-datetime

Date System

ℹ️ Valid choices: [gregorian, jalali]

ℹ️ The default date system is gregorian

mytimer --minute=20 --date-system=jalali

Vertical Mode

mytimer --minute=5 --vertical

Set on

⚠️ Local time

In this mode, the timer sets on the given time. For example, here we set a timer for 15:05:

mytimer --hour=15 --minute=5 --set-on

Program

mytimer --program=black-tea

• Programs List
• mytimer --programs-list

Message

mytimer --minute=7 --second=30 --message="Test message"

Color

⚠️ This mode may not be supported on all systems

ℹ️ Valid choices: [black, red, green, yellow, blue, magenta, cyan, white, lightblack, lightred, lightgreen, lightyellow, lightblue, lightmagenta, lightcyan, lightwhite, random]

ℹ️ The default color is white

mytimer --minute=7 --second=30 --color="red"

Background Color

⚠️ This mode may not be supported on all systems

ℹ️ Valid choices: [black, red, green, yellow, blue, magenta, cyan, white, lightblack, lightred, lightgreen, lightyellow, lightblue, lightmagenta, lightcyan, lightwhite, random]

ℹ️ The default background color is black

mytimer --minute=7 --second=30 --bg-color="blue"

Intensity

⚠️ This mode may not be supported on all systems

ℹ️ Valid choices: [normal, bright, dim, random]

ℹ️ The default intensity is normal

mytimer --minute=7 --second=30 --intensity="bright"

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Issues & Bug Reports

Just fill an issue and describe it. We'll check it ASAP!

• Please complete the issue template

References

1- Mixkit Free Alarm Sound Effects

2- Online Timer

3- Media College

4- Pomodoro Technique

5- The Rule of 52 and 17: It's Random, But it Ups Your Productivity

6- Desktime’s Productivity Research: An Overview of Our Finds Throughout the Years

7- AnimeDoro Timer

8- Know Your Tea: Your Guide to Tea Steeping Time

9- How Long to Steep Tea: A Complete Guide

10- How Long to Steep French Press: Mastering the Perfect Brew

11- Freesound

12- Online Timer with Alarm and Sound

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