mouse-e

e-mouse for mundane tasks

Mouse-E: A Simple Mouse Mover Script

Mouse-E is a lightweight Python script designed to simulate mouse activity on macOS. It prevents your computer from entering sleep or idle mode by moving the mouse slightly after a specified period of inactivity.

Features

• Detects user inactivity using macOS ioreg command.
• Moves the mouse slightly to simulate activity.
• Customizable idle time limit and frequency of movement.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6 or later
• pyautogui library
• macOS environment

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/mouse-e.git
   cd mouse-e

2. Install the required Python library:

   pip install pyautogui

Usage

1. Open the script in a text editor to customize the idle time limit (in seconds). The default is 10 seconds:

   idle_time_limit = 10

2. Run the script:

   python mouse-e.py

The script will monitor your system's idle time. If it exceeds the specified limit, the mouse will move slightly to prevent the system from registering inactivity.

Notes

• MacOS Only: This script uses the ioreg command to detect idle time, which is specific to macOS.
• Permissions: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to execute the script and interact with system events.

Customization

• Modify the idle_time_limit variable to change the inactivity threshold.
• Adjust the sleep intervals (time.sleep(...)) for checking idle status or movement frequency.

Disclaimer

Use this script responsibly. It is intended for personal use to prevent unintended screen locking or system sleep. Ensure compliance with your organization's IT policies if used in a work environment.

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