All notable changes to Ultimate Focus Timer will be documented in this file.
The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.
- Cross-platform virtual environment setup documentation
- Professional project organization for public sharing
- Windows executable distribution via GitHub Releases
- macOS and Linux package builds
- Installation instructions for pre-built packages
- GitHub Actions workflow for automated builds
- Release documentation for contributors
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Improved build process with cross-platform support
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Enhanced installation documentation
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Enhanced README with comprehensive documentation
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Improved code organization and structure
- Ultimate Cross-Platform Launcher (
main.py) with comprehensive functionality - Interactive Menu System with rich terminal output
- Command-Line Arguments for direct mode launching and quick sessions
- System Information Display with platform detection
- Enhanced Setup Script with automatic dependency installation
- Cross-Platform Package Manager Support (chocolatey, winget, homebrew, apt, pacman)
- Desktop Integration Creation with automatic shortcut generation
- Comprehensive Dependency Checking with detailed status reporting
- Virtual Environment Workflow with proper isolation
- Professional Documentation with README, CONTRIBUTING, and CHANGELOG
- MIT License for open source distribution
- BREAKING: Converted from PowerShell-based to pure Python implementation
- Enhanced Configuration Management with better error handling
- Improved Music Controller with cross-platform audio support
- Unified Session Management with consistent interfaces
- Better Notification System with fallback mechanisms
- Optimized GUI Interface with improved performance
- Enhanced Console Interface with interactive menus
- Advanced Analytics Dashboard with better visualizations
- PowerShell Scripts: Removed all .ps1 files for pure Python implementation
- Windows Batch Files: Replaced with cross-platform Python launcher
- Platform-Specific Dependencies: Unified dependencies across platforms
- Import Errors: Fixed class name mismatches (
FocusTimerGUI→FocusGUI) - Constructor Issues: Resolved dependency injection problems
- Python Keyword Conflicts: Fixed
args.breakreserved keyword issue - Configuration Errors: Resolved
ConfigManager(None)PathLike errors - Callback System: Updated to use
set_callbacks()pattern - Method Calls: Fixed
is_playing()tois_playingattribute access - Status Methods: Updated
get_status()toget_session_info() - Dashboard Integration: Fixed
SessionAnalyzerdependency injection
- GUI Timer Application with visual progress tracking
- Analytics Dashboard with comprehensive productivity insights
- Classical Music Integration via MPV media player
- Session Export Capabilities in CSV format
- Smart Notifications with early warning system
- Configurable Themes and UI customization
- Session Quality Rating system
- Productivity Scoring algorithms
- Enhanced Console Interface with better user experience
- Improved Configuration System with YAML support
- Better Session Management with pause/resume functionality
- Advanced Music Control with playlist support
- Session Timing Accuracy improvements
- Notification Reliability across different systems
- Configuration Persistence issues
- Basic Pomodoro Timer functionality
- Console Interface for timer management
- Session Logging to file
- Basic Configuration system
- PowerShell Implementation for Windows
- Simple Audio Notifications
- 25-minute work sessions
- 5-minute short breaks
- 15-minute long breaks
- Session counting and tracking
- Basic configuration options
| Version | Release Date | Key Features | Platform Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.0 | 2024-01-XX | Pure Python, Cross-Platform | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| 2.0.0 | 2023-XX-XX | GUI, Analytics, Music | Windows (PowerShell) |
| 1.0.0 | 2023-XX-XX | Basic Timer, Console | Windows (PowerShell) |
- Launch Method: Use
python main.pyinstead of PowerShell scripts - Configuration: Same
config.ymlformat (no changes needed) - Data: All session data and logs preserved
- Features: All functionality maintained with improvements
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Backup Data (optional, data is preserved):
cp -r log/ log_backup/ cp config.yml config_backup.yml
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Set Up Python Environment:
python -m venv .venv .venv\Scripts\activate # Windows source .venv/bin/activate # macOS/Linux pip install -r requirements.txt
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Run Setup:
python setup.py
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Launch Application:
python main.py
| Old PowerShell Command | New Python Command |
|---|---|
.\launcher.ps1 |
python main.py |
.\focus_gui.ps1 |
python main.py --gui |
.\focus_manager.ps1 |
python main.py --console |
.\dashboard.ps1 |
python main.py --dashboard |
.\setup.ps1 |
python setup.py |
- Web Interface for browser-based access
- Mobile Companion App for session monitoring
- Team Features for collaborative productivity
- Integration APIs for third-party applications
- Machine Learning Insights for productivity patterns
- Spotify Integration for music streaming
- Calendar Integration with Google Calendar, Outlook
- Task Manager Integration with Todoist, Notion
- Smart Break Suggestions based on activity patterns
- Focus Mode Profiles for different work types
- Productivity Challenges and gamification
- Export to Productivity Apps (RescueTime, Toggl)
See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on how to contribute to this project.
- Bug Reports: GitHub Issues
- Feature Requests: GitHub Discussions
- Documentation: Project Wiki