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MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)\n[![Python 3.9+](https://img.shields.io/badge/python-3.9+-blue.svg)](https://www.python.org/downloads/)\n[![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-10.14+-green.svg)](https://www.apple.com/macos/)\n[![Coverage](https://codecov.io/gh/wtznc/lifestack-pulse/branch/main/graph/badge.svg)](https://codecov.io/gh/wtznc/lifestack-pulse)\n[![Code style: black](https://img.shields.io/badge/code%20style-black-000000.svg)](https://github.com/psf/black)\n\nA lightweight, privacy-focused macOS application that tracks your application usage and provides detailed insights into your digital productivity patterns.\n\n## Features\n\n- **Detailed Tracking**: Monitors active applications with window titles and file names\n- **AFK Detection**: Automatically pauses tracking during idle periods\n- **Menu Bar Interface**: Native macOS menu bar app with intuitive controls\n- **Performance Modes**: Fast mode (app names only) vs. detailed mode (full window titles)\n- **Data Synchronization**: Built-in sync capabilities to remote endpoints\n- **Privacy First**: All data stays local unless explicitly synced\n- **Self-Contained**: PyInstaller-based app bundles with no external dependencies\n\n## Installation\n\n### Download Release (Recommended)\n\nDownload the latest DMG from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/wtznc/pulse/releases):\n\n1. **Download** the `Pulse-{version}.dmg` file\n2. **Open** the DMG and drag \"Pulse.app\" to Applications folder\n3. **Launch** the app from Applications or Launchpad\n4. **Grant** Accessibility permissions when prompted\n\nThe app is **self-contained** - no Python installation required!\n\n### Build from Source\n\n```bash\n# Clone the repository\ngit clone https://github.com/wtznc/pulse.git\ncd pulse\n\n# Install build dependencies\nmake install-build\n\n# Build the macOS app bundle\nmake app\n\n# Find your app in dist/Pulse.app\n```\n\n### Developer Installation\n\n```bash\n# Clone and install for development\ngit clone https://github.com/wtznc/pulse.git\ncd pulse\n\n# Install in development mode\nmake install-dev\n\n# Run directly from source\npython -m pulse.menu_bar\n```\n\n## Usage\n\n### Menu Bar App\n\nAfter installation, look for the Pulse icon in your menu bar:\n\n- ● **Green dot**: Tracking active\n- ○ **Gray dot**: Tracking paused\n- **Start/Stop**: Toggle tracking\n- **Sync Data**: Upload data to remote endpoints\n- **View Data**: Open data folder in Finder\n- **Settings**: Configure verbose logging, fast mode, and AFK threshold\n\n### Command Line (Development Only)\n\n\u003e **Note**: Command line tools are only available when installing from source. DMG users should use the menu bar app.\n\n```bash\n# Launch menu bar app (development installation only)\npulse-menu\n\n# Start tracking with console output (development installation only)\npulse\n\n# Fast mode (app names only, ~600x faster)\npulse --fast\n\n# Custom AFK threshold (default: 5 minutes)\npulse --idle-threshold 120\n\n# Check sync status\npulse-sync status\n```\n\n#### Data Synchronization (Development Only)\n\n```bash\n# Check sync status\npulse-sync status\n\n# Sync all pending data\npulse-sync sync\n\n# View current device name\npulse-sync status | grep Device\n```\n\n**Sync Data Format**: Data is grouped by hour and includes device identification:\n\n```json\n{\n  \"timestamp\": \"2024-01-15T14:00:00Z\",\n  \"device\": \"MacBook-Pro\",\n  \"data\": {\n    \"applications\": {\n      \"Code - main.py — project\": 1800.5,\n      \"Safari - Documentation\": 1200.3\n    },\n    \"total_time\": 3600.8\n  }\n}\n```\n\n## Data Storage\n\nActivity data is stored locally in JSON format at:\n```\n~/Library/Application Support/Pulse/\n```\n\n### Example Data Format\n\n```json\n{\n  \"Code - main.py — my-project\": 45.2,\n  \"Safari - Documentation\": 12.8,\n  \"iTerm2 - ~/projects\": 2.0\n}\n```\n\n\n## Configuration\n\nConfigure via menu bar app settings or edit:\n```\n~/Library/Application Support/Pulse/config/settings.json\n```\n\n```json\n{\n  \"idle_threshold\": 300,\n  \"fast_mode\": false,\n  \"verbose_logging\": true,\n  \"sync_endpoint\": \"https://your-server.com/api/activity\"\n}\n```\n\n## Privacy \u0026 Security\n\n- **Local-first**: All data stored locally by default\n- **No keylogging**: Only tracks active applications, not keystrokes\n- **No screenshots**: Never captures screen content\n- **Opt-in sync**: Data sharing only when explicitly configured\n- **Open source**: Full transparency with source code available\n\n## Requirements\n\n### For App Bundle Users\n- **macOS**: 10.14 (Mojave) or later  \n- **Permissions**: Accessibility access for window detection\n\n### For Development\n- **macOS**: 10.14 (Mojave) or later\n- **Python**: 3.9 or later\n- **Permissions**: Accessibility access for window detection\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n### Permission Denied\nGrant Accessibility permissions in System Preferences \u003e Security \u0026 Privacy \u003e Privacy \u003e Accessibility\n\n### App Won't Start\nIf the app bundle doesn't launch:\n1. **Check Permissions**: Grant Accessibility access in System Preferences\n2. **Re-download**: Download fresh DMG from GitHub Releases  \n3. **Build from Source**: Use `make app` to create new bundle\n\n### Development Issues\n```bash\n# Reinstall development dependencies\nmake install-dev\n\n# Rebuild the app bundle\nmake clean \u0026\u0026 make app\n\n# Install PyInstaller dependencies\nmake install-build\n```\n\n## Development\n\n```bash\n# Setup development environment\ngit clone https://github.com/wtznc/pulse.git\ncd pulse\nmake install-dev\n\n# Build the app bundle\nmake app\n\n# Run tests\nmake test\n\n# Format code\nmake format\n\n# Install build dependencies (PyInstaller)\nmake install-build\n```\n\n## License\n\nThis project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.\n\n---\n\n**[STAR] Star this repository if you find it useful!**\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fwtznc%2Flifestack-pulse","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fwtznc%2Flifestack-pulse","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fwtznc%2Flifestack-pulse/lists"}