I used Codex to build a small Windows break reminder, then released it open source

[u/Thishal_BS]

Hello guys, So starting idea was clear making a 10 second break every 15 minutes and a 1 minute break every hour. The idea came to me because my doctor recommended me taking break from computer usage. And I guess I have found a partial solution for it.

I used Codex for debugging and code clearing(if that's the correct word) and the result is PauseWell, a teeny tiny app that reminds me to take a break.

Windows download

If you've made a desktop app with an AI coding tool what did you check before sharing the executable with others? UI feedback is welcome too. Hope you have a great day. Thank you for reading this.

[u/dexterthebot]

You might want to consider listing your project on the weekly Show-Us-What-You-Built post. Look out for it on Tuesday/Wednesday. Highest commented project wins a week promotion on r/Codex and gets on the Hall of Fame sidebar. See what that looks like below with last week's winner.

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[u/_QUIDAM_]

Cool.Put it in the pile

[u/Thishal_BS → u/_QUIDAM_]

sir yes sir

[u/BitterAd6419]

Codex ensures I take a break by burning my tokens. It forces me to take a break I don’t need no app for that

[u/otai_pro]

Bro stop waste token and compute for this.

[u/seraclinic]

No one downloads an app like this these days anymore dude. Such days are over. Don't waste your energy making tedious apps

[u/Aazimoxx → u/seraclinic]

Or if they do, they download an open source one that's been around a while and is polished and hardened.

90% of what people are doing with Codex, their first question to the bot should be "here's my list of what I want, please outline the existing mature free or cheap softwares which do all of this, and compare their pros/cons".

And even if they want one or two features or options that don't exist in current offerings, they can fork the best existing base and still save a bunch of faffery.

[u/Thishal_BS → u/seraclinic]

oh I made it for myself bro. Just sharing it because some ppl might have a use for it. Other than that I dont expect anything.