EyeBreak

EyeBreak is a simple and effective tool designed to help developers and anyone who spends long hours in front of a monitor maintain healthier vision. By providing timely reminders to take short breaks, EyeBreak helps prevent eye strain and reduces the risk of visual fatigue.

🌟 Features

• Periodic Reminders: Displays a notification every 20 minutes, prompting you to look away from the screen.
• Customizable Notifications: Friendly and engaging messages encourage you to take a 20-second break.
• Easy Installation: A simple installation script automates setup, including necessary dependencies and cron jobs.
• Lightweight & Efficient: Minimal resource usage ensures no interruption to your workflow.
• Open Source: Available on GitHub for transparency and community-driven improvements.

📦 Installation

Follow these steps to install and set up EyeBreak on your Linux system:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mohammadrasoulasghari/eye-break.git
   cd eye-break

2. Make the Install Script Executable:

   chmod +x install.sh

3. Run the Install Script with Root Privileges:

   sudo ./install.sh

   The installation script will:

   • Install zenity if needed.
   • Copy the reminder script to /usr/local/bin/.
   • Set up a cron job to display the reminder every 20 minutes.

🛠 Usage

Once installed, EyeBreak runs in the background and displays notifications every 20 minutes, reminding you to rest your eyes. No further action is required.

Uninstallation:

1. Clone the Repository (if not already done):

   git clone https://github.com/mohammadrasoulasghari/eye-break.git
   cd eye-break

2. Make the Uninstall Script Executable:

   chmod +x uninstall.sh

3. Run the Uninstall Script with Root Privileges:

   sudo ./uninstall.sh

   The uninstall script will:

   • Remove the corresponding cron job.
   • Delete the reminder script from /usr/local/bin/.

💡 Why EyeBreak?

Staring at a screen for extended periods can lead to eye strain, headaches, and other health issues. EyeBreak acts as a gentle reminder to:

• Look Away: Focus on a distant object to relax your eye muscles.
• Blink Regularly: Maintain eye moisture and prevent dryness.
• Take Short Breaks: Brief pauses significantly improve overall eye health and productivity.

📫 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions, encounter issues, or would like to add new features, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

📧 Contact

For questions or feedback, feel free to reach out to Your Name.