# dekuNukem/daytripper

Hide-My-Windows Laser Tripwire

Repository: https://github.com/dekuNukem/daytripper
Canonical: https://ross.abutalabs.com/products/daytripper
Language: C
License: MIT
License Family: permissive
Last push: 2026-01-04T02:06:40+00:00

## Health v2 (maintenance only)
Score: 50/100 (v2, computed 2026-09-03T02:20:16.233290+00:00)
- activity 60, release rhythm 8, longevity 100
- inputs: {"age_days": 2942, "days_push": 242, "days_rel": null, "gap_med": null, "n_releases_24m": 0}
- flags: none
- formula: round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10)

## Adoption (not part of the score)
Stars 4040, forks 192 (observed 2026-08-28T04:08:33.521524+00:00)

## What it is
Daytripper is an open-source hardware laser tripwire consisting of a wireless transmitter and a USB receiver that hides windows, locks the computer, or runs a custom script when motion is detected. It uses a laser ToF sensor with a 120cm detection range and works as a USB keyboard on all major operating systems.

## Use cases
- hide all windows instantly when someone approaches my desk
- lock my computer automatically when I walk away
- trigger a custom script when motion is detected near my monitor
- build a DIY laser tripwire alarm
- avoid getting caught slacking off at work
- automate actions based on physical presence detection

## When to choose
- you want a physical presence-triggered privacy or automation action on your computer
- you want open-source, hackable hardware with custom script support
- you need a plug-and-play USB device that works across Windows, Linux, and macOS without drivers

## When to avoid
- you only need software-based screen locking or window hiding without hardware
- you need motion detection beyond 120cm
- you want a purely software solution with no assembly or purchase required

## Facets
- artifact type: application
- maturity: active
- function: embedded, security, workflow-automation, developer-tools
- domain: hardware, security, privacy, developer-tools
- platform: windows, embedded, cross-platform
- tags: laser-tripwire, hardware, firmware, usb-hid, privacy, hide-windows, tof-sensor, open-source-hardware, automation, linux, macos, android

## Member repositories
- dekuNukem/daytripper (main) score 50

## Provenance
- Observed fields: from GitHub, fetched 2026-08-28T04:08:33.521524+00:00.
- Health v2: computed from the inputs above; adoption is never an input.
- Inferred fields (summary, facets, guidance): AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, on 2026-08-29T18:23:45.917616+00:00, confidence not recorded.
  - readme: https://github.com/dekuNukem/daytripper (fetched 2026-08-28T04:08:33.521524+00:00, sha 1c90c1c30959)
- Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00.