A Windows utility to automate environment switching (Apps, Network, IoT).
I built Axorith because I was tired of the manual ritual every morning: closing Steam, opening VS Code, finding the right playlist, and toggling smart lights. Existing tools were either too simple (just app launchers) or required cloud subscriptions.
Axorith runs locally as a background service. It monitors your context and enforces rules: launching required tools, killing distractions, and triggering Home Assistant webhooks.
- Process Control: Automatically launches work apps (VS Code, Docker) and terminates distractions (Steam, Discord) when a session starts.
- Home Assistant Integration: Triggers scenes, scripts, or lights via local API. Your physical room adapts to your digital context.
- Hard Blocking: Blocks distracting websites via a browser extension (Native Messaging) and kills blacklisted processes instantly using kernel events (ETW).
- Spotify Control: Automates playback, volume, and device selection.
- Scheduler: Cron-like scheduling to force context switches (e.g., "Work Mode" starts automatically at 9:00 AM).
Built with modern .NET technologies, focusing on performance and modularity:
- Core: .NET 10 & C# 14
- UI: Avalonia UI (Cross-platform foundation) + ReactiveUI (MVVM)
- Communication: gRPC (Protobuf) for inter-process communication.
- Logging: Serilog (Structured logging).
Unlike typical monolithic desktop apps, Axorith uses a Client-Server architecture running locally on your machine:
- Axorith.Host: A headless background service (Worker). It holds the state, manages timers, runs the scheduler, and handles hardware integrations. If the UI crashes, your session and blockers keep running.
- Axorith.Client: A lightweight Avalonia UI that connects to the Host via gRPC.
Modules are loaded into isolated AssemblyLoadContexts. This allows for:
- Runtime loading/unloading of plugins.
- Dependency isolation (Plugin A can use Newtonsoft.Json v12, Plugin B can use v13).
- Prevention of memory leaks during development/hot-reload.
Download the latest installer from the Releases page.
- Note: Windows SmartScreen might flag the installer because I don't have an EV code signing certificate yet.
- Create a Session: Click "Create New Session" and name it (e.g., "Deep Work").
- Start On... (Triggers):
- Add a Time Schedule (e.g., Mon-Fri at 09:00) to auto-start.
- Leave empty to start manually via the "Start" button.
- Configure Modules:
- Click Add Module to select tools from the library.
- App Blocker: Select categories (Gaming, Social) or specific exes to kill.
- App Launcher: Select
code.exeand set your project path. - Home Assistant: Enter your Entity ID (e.g.,
scene.focus_mode).
- Stop On...:
- Add a Session Duration trigger (e.g., 2 hours) to auto-stop the session.
- Then... (Chaining):
- Optionally select another preset (e.g., "Rest") to start automatically when this session ends.
- Core: Client-Server gRPC architecture.
- Modules: App Blocker, Site Blocker, Spotify, Home Assistant, Steam, OBS.
- Platform: Linux & macOS support (Core is ready, UI needs adjustments).
- Cloud: Optional preset sync (Self-hosted or Cloud).
Axorith is free and open-source. I develop it in my spare time. If it helps you stay productive, consider supporting the development.
Card (RUB): Support via CloudTips
Crypto (USDT, BTC, ETH, TON)
- BTC:
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0xb1aec06166336cf717b244dbdc8620820824f1d7 - TON:
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This is an open-source project and I welcome contributions.
If you want to write a module (e.g., for Hue, Yeelight, or Slack), check out the src/Sdk project.
- Fork the repository.
- Create a feature branch.
- Submit a Pull Request.
Found a bug? Open an Issue. Have an idea? Start a Discussion.
Source-available under the Business Source License (BSL 1.1).
- Free for personal use.
- Free for non-commercial use.
- See LICENSE.md for details.
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