Hey Devs! 👋
We've all been there: Rage-typing because of a bug, or staring at the screen for 4 hours straight until our eyes burn.
I used to use simple break timers, but they were annoying. They didn't understand context. So, I decided to build something smarter.
I'm excited to introduce DotSense v1.3.0 (formerly Break Bully). It’s an open-source VS Code extension that brings Emotional Intelligence to your editor.
🧠 How it works (The Tech)
Unlike standard timers, DotSense uses a local Activity Monitor to analyze your typing patterns in real-time. It looks at:
Velocity: How fast are you typing?
Rhythm: Is it consistent (Flow state) or erratic (Frustration)?
Correction Rate: Are you deleting/rewriting constantly (Anxiety)?
Based on this, it calculates a Mood Score locally (privacy-first!) and suggests interventions.
✨ Features
🔴 Frustration Detection: Suggests breathing exercises.
🔵 Fatigue Detection: Forces eye-strain breaks (20-20-20 rule).
🟢 Flow State Protection: It won't interrupt you if you are "In the Zone."
📊 New Dashboard: Visualizes your wellness and coding habits.
💍 The Indie Dev Journey
This project is my passion, and I recently launched a "Marriage Fund" tier on GitHub Sponsors to help me start my new life. If you find the tool useful, checking that out would mean the world to me!
📥 Try it out (Free)
I'd love your feedback on the accuracy of the mood detection!
VS Code Marketplace: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=FreeRave.dotsense
GitHub Repo: https://github.com/kareem2099/dotsense
Happy (and healthy) coding! 🚀
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