slgobinath/safeeyes
Protect your eyes from eye strain using this simple and beautiful, yet extensible break reminder observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
92/100
- Activity 97
- Release rhythm 80
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 10
- age_days: 3890
- days_rel: 133
- days_push: 18
- n_releases_24m: 12
Adoption not part of the score
1744 stars · 173 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
Safe Eyes is a Linux desktop application that reminds users to take regular breaks to prevent eye strain and repetitive strain injury. It is extensible via plugins and offers features like smart pause on idle, keyboard locking during breaks, and multi-screen support.
Use cases
- remind me to take breaks from the computer
- prevent eye strain when working long hours
- reduce repetitive strain injury with break exercises
- lock keyboard during breaks so I actually rest
- pause break reminders when I'm away from the desk
- schedule short and long breaks across multiple monitors
When to choose
- you work long hours on a Linux desktop and need scheduled break reminders
- you want a customizable, plugin-extendable break timer with smart idle detection
- you prefer a free, open-source tool available in most distro repositories, Flatpak, or PyPI
When to avoid
- you need break reminders on Windows or macOS, since Safe Eyes targets Linux
- you want a mobile or web-based break reminder
- you need a headless/server environment tool rather than a GUI desktop app
Facets
application · maturity active
gui scheduling plugin-system cli developer-tools healthcare desktop-applications operating-systems python eye-strain break-reminder rsi-prevention health desktop-utility smart-pause multi-screen linux desktop
3 sources
- readme: https://github.com/slgobinath/safeeyes · fetched 2026-08-28 · a009f26ff65d
- homepage: http://slgobinath.github.io/safeeyes/ · fetched 2026-08-29 · 9f7a3dd8847f
- registry_pypi: https://pypi.org/pypi/safeeyes/json · fetched 2026-08-29 · 47c4b47e5062
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| slgobinath/safeeyes | main | 92 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="slgobinath/safeeyes")
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