simpleMacTimer

A simple timer designed to work on Mac OS.

Hacktoberfest 2022

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Less yacking, and more hacking!

Requirements

• Operating System
  • Mac OS
  • Mac OS X 10.6.x+
• Shell/Terminal, preferably bash
• Node.Js v7.10.0+

Setup

1. Clone this repository in any folder of your choosing.
2. Navigate to the folder where you cloned this repository.
3. Set the timer as follows:

bash timer 25

will set the timer for 25 minutes.

bash timer 60

will set the timer for an hour, and so on.

Working

At the end of the timer:

1. A notification banner will be displayed
2. A chime will sound
3. A computer-generated voice will read out "The timer is up, take a break!" or however you customize the message (see the Customization section below)

Remember to mute your audio if you're in a quiet environment.

Demo:

Customization

Setting a custom announcement

1. Run the command bash setup.sh.
2. Enter the command you wish to have announced.
3. Press Return/Enter.
4. The next time the timer is run, your custom command will be announced.