timer-cli is a Python command-line application for displaying countdown timers in the terminal. It is designed for occasions when you need a visible reminder of how much time remains without opening a separate graphical application.
Timers can be started using durations expressed in hours, minutes and seconds. The application also accepts absolute dates and times, making it useful for counting down towards a particular deadline rather than simply measuring a fixed interval.
The timer can display a custom message, such as a description of the task or event being timed. An optional terminal bell announces when the countdown finishes, and the sound can be disabled when a silent timer is preferred.
timer-cli supports different display fonts for rendering its countdown. It can be installed using pip and is suitable for use directly from the command line or within shell scripts.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Start countdown timers using hours, minutes and seconds.
- Accept absolute date and time values for fixed deadlines.
- Count down to the next occurrence of a specified local time.
- Display a custom message beneath the timer.
- Sound a terminal bell when the countdown finishes.
- Disable audible alerts using the –no-bell option.
- Choose alternative countdown display fonts.
- List supported fonts using the –list-fonts option.
Website: github.com/1Blademaster/timer-cli
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Developer: Kush Makkapati
License: Apache License 2.0
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