A lightweight Java desktop application that helps prevent digital eye strain by implementing the scientifically-backed 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.

• 🖥️ System Tray Integration - Runs silently in the background
• 🌊 Beautiful Overlays - Semi-transparent, non-intrusive notifications
• ⏰ Precise Timing - Automatic 20-minute work intervals
• 🎨 Custom Graphics - Hand-drawn icons with smooth animations
• 🪶 Lightweight - <1MB memory footprint, 0% CPU when idledle
• ⚙️ Simple Controls - Right-click menu with start/pause/test options
• 🔄 Cross-Platform - Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux

• Java 8 or higher
• Operating system with system tray support

1. Download the latest release or clone this repository

git clone https://github.com/sriram-dev-9/EyeProt-App.git

cd eyeprot

2. Compile the application

javac EyeProtApp.java

3. Run EyeProt

java EyeProtApp

4. Look for the eye icon in your system tray - EyeProt is now protecting your vision! 👁️

1. Silent Guardian - EyeProt sits quietly in your system tray
2. Smart Reminders - Every 20 minutes, a gentle overlay appears
3. Guided Breaks - Follow the countdown timer for your 20-second break
4. Auto-Dismiss - Notification fades away automatically or click "Dismiss"
5. Repeat - The cycle continues to keep your eyes healthy

Right-click the EyeProt icon in your system tray to access:

• Start Timer - Begin the 20-minute work intervals
• Pause Timer - Temporarily stop notifications
• Test Notification - Preview the break reminder
• About - Learn more about the 20-20-20 rule
• Exit - Close the application

• SystemTray Integration - Native OS tray icon with popup menu
• Timer Management - Precise interval scheduling with Java Timer
• Custom Overlay System - Semi-transparent JWindow notifications
• Graphics Rendering - Hand-drawn icons using Graphics2D
• Thread Safety - Proper UI updates with SwingUtilities

• Java Swing/AWT - Desktop GUI framework
• Graphics2D - Custom icon rendering
• SystemTray API - Background operation
• Timer/TimerTask - Precise scheduling

The subtle eye icon sits in your system tray:

Beautiful, calming reminder that doesn't break your focus:

• Semi-transparent background
• Clear instructions
• Live countdown timer
• Easy dismiss button

Want to modify the intervals or appearance? Key constants in EyeProtApp.java:

private static final int WORK_INTERVAL = 20 * 60 * 1000; // 20 minutes

private static final int REST_DURATION = 20 * 1000;      // 20 seconds

Overlay colors can be adjusted in the createNotificationWindow() method.

Contributions are welcome! Whether it's:

• 🐛 Bug fixes
• ✨ New features
• 📖 Documentation improvements
• 🎨 UI/UX enhancements

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

• Built during Hack Club's Summer of Making
• Inspired by the scientific research on digital eye strain
• Thanks to the ophthalmologists who discovered the 20-20-20 rule