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Lux Countdown

GitHub release (latest by date) License: MIT

Lux Countdown is a stylish and modern Desktop Widget application designed to help you keep track of every important event in your life. Developed by Lux.

Download

You can download the latest version for Windows (.exe) from the Releases page.

Main View Settings View

Key Features

  • Desktop Widget: Runs as a floating widget on your desktop without cluttering the taskbar.
  • Position & Size Memory: Remembers the last position and size you set; the app returns exactly where you left it on restart.
  • Custom Presets: Create and manage multiple countdown events simultaneously.
  • Personalized Background: Set your own background images for each event.
  • Run on Startup: Option to have the app launch automatically when Windows starts.
  • Modern UI: Beautiful icons from Lucide React and easy-to-read date formats.

How to Use

  1. Drag and Drop: Click and hold the widget to move it anywhere on your screen.
  2. Resizing: Hover over the edges of the widget to drag and adjust the size as needed.
  3. Settings:
    • Click the Gear (Settings) icon on the widget or right-click the app icon in the System Tray (bottom-right corner).
    • In the settings view, you can:
      • Add new events (+).
      • Edit event names and dates.
      • Upload background images.
      • Toggle Run on startup.
  4. System Tray: The app icon in the bottom-right corner allows you to access settings or close the app anytime.

Development

For developers who want to extend this project:

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run in development mode
npm run dev

# Build the application
npm run build

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: React + TypeScript + Vite
  • Desktop Framework: Electron
  • Icons: Lucide React
  • Styling: CSS3 (Custom Design)

Developed with ❤️ by Lux and Gemini(XD)

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A stylish and modern desktop countdown widget built with Electron and React. Features include personalized backgrounds, custom presets, and automatic position memory.

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