# 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.
