Shutdown Timer & Alarm

shutdown_timer is a simple and user-friendly Python GUI tool that allows you to set a timer or a countdown to automatically shut down your computer. The tool offers a sleek interface with a real-time progress view and allows users to cancel the shutdown at any time.

Features

• Timer Shutdown: Set a timer in minutes to automatically shut down your computer.
• Countdown to Specific Time: Set a specific time for the shutdown to occur (alarm-style).
• Real-Time Progress View: See the remaining time visualized with a circular progress bar.
• Shutdown Cancelation: Option to cancel the shutdown at any time.
• Dark Mode GUI: A modern dark-themed interface for a pleasant user experience.

Requirements

• Python 3.x (if using the source code).
• tkinter for the graphical interface (pre-installed with Python on most systems). (none for the .exe file)

Installation

Using the Python Script

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/truelockmc/shutdown_timer.git
   cd shutdown_timer

2. You are now ready to run the script:

Using the Executable

If you prefer not to use Python or need a more straightforward setup, you can use the pre-built executable:

1. Download the latest executable file from the repository

2. Double-click the .exe file to run the application. No additional setup or installation is required.

Usage

1. Setting a Timer:

   • Enter the number of minutes in the Set Timer field and click Start Timer. The computer will shut down when the timer reaches zero.

2. Setting a Countdown (Specific Time):

   • Enter the target hour and minute in the respective fields under Hour and Minute, then click Set Alarm. The shutdown will occur at the specified time.

3. Canceling the Shutdown:

   • Once the timer or countdown starts, a progress window appears with a Cancel Shutdown button. Clicking this will abort the shutdown and restore the main window.

Example

• Setting a 15-minute timer:

  

• Countdown for a shutdown at 23:30:

  

Code Breakdown

• Main Functionality: The script provides two main shutdown modes: a minute-based timer or a countdown to a specific time.

• Progress Window: Displays a circular progress bar showing the percentage of time remaining.

• Shutdown Logic: Once the timer or countdown finishes, the script runs a system command to shut down the computer.

  os.system("shutdown /s /t 1")

• Cancel Functionality: The shutdown process can be canceled by clicking the Cancel Shutdown button in the progress window.

Customization

• You can modify the interface, colors, or even add extra functionality by editing the shutdown_timer.py file. For example, you can customize the shutdown command to log off or restart the system instead.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.