{"repo":"Akarshjha03/ProximityLockSystem","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/Akarshjha03/ProximityLockSystem","clone":"git clone https://github.com/Akarshjha03/ProximityLockSystem.git","description":"Proximity Lock System is a CLI tool that automatically locks your system when your paired Bluetooth device (like your phone/smartwatch) goes out of range. It continuously monitors nearby devices, ensuring your computer stays secure when you step away.","language":"Python","stars":146,"topics":["bluetooth","buildinpublic","opensource","pypi-package","pybluez","cli-tool","privacy-first","privacy-tools"],"license":"AGPL-3.0","category":"cli-tools","readme_excerpt":"✨ Featured by Tom Dörr (149k+ followers on X) Proximity Lock System Automatically locks your desktop when your phone moves out of Bluetooth range. --- ⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNING Please test this CLI application on virtual machines first before using it on your actual system. As we are constantly improving this app and reducing issues, we strongly recommend testing it in a safe environment (like a virtual machine) to ensure it works as expected with your specific setup. Only proceed to use it on your actual system once you feel confident and safe with its behavior. Requirements - Python 3.8 or newer - A working Bluetooth adapter on the host machine - Platform-specific lock utilities (usually present by default) - Windows: built-in LockWorkStation - macOS: CGSession or other locking utilities - Linux: GNOME gnome-screensaver or other lock commands Installation Prerequisites - Python 3.8 or newer Install the application Note: On Windows, requirements.txt references pybluez and a Windows-friendly pybluez-win10 option. If you have trouble installing the library from PyPI, consider installing from the project's GitHub or using the pybluez-win10 wheel. Setup and start the service Stop the service Press Ctrl + C to stop the monitoring service. Usage Running the application Example output The CLI will scan for nearby Bluetooth devices and prompt you to choose your phone: Once selected, it will monitor the device and lock the system when the phone has been out of range for the configured thr","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/Akarshjha03","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/Akarshjha03/ProximityLockSystem/request-supported","requests":0},"note":"indexed from public GitHub; nothing is for sale on this page. Clone it from GitHub. Paid listings live at /search."}