A tool to insert the current datetime using a keyboard shortcut.
Project description
jn-skey
jn-skey is a Python command-line tool that allows you to quickly insert the current date and time into any text field by using a customizable keyboard shortcut. This tool is particularly useful for those who need to timestamp entries frequently.
Features
- Insert the current date and time in the format
YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss
. - Configurable keyboard shortcut for triggering the insertion.
- Lightweight and easy to use.
Installation
You can install jn-skey via pip
. To do so, run:
pip install jn-skey
Usage
After installation, you can run the jn-skey
command from your terminal. Once running, the tool listens for a specific keyboard shortcut to insert the current date and time.
Default Keyboard Shortcut
The default keyboard shortcut is:
SHIFT + ALT + *
When this combination is pressed, the current date and time in the format YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss
will be typed out at the cursor's position.
Running the Command
To start the tool, simply open a terminal and run:
jn-skey
The tool will output a message indicating that it is listening for the keyboard shortcut.
Example
SHORTCUT KEY FOR YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss IS SHIFT + ALT + * (main keyboard)
Pressing SHIFT + ALT + *
will then type something like:
2024-09-06 12:45:30
Requirements
- Python 3.6 or higher
- pynput library (automatically installed with the package)
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to improve this package, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Contact
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to open an issue or contact me at your.email@example.com
.
Acknowledgments
- pynput - Used for keyboard event handling.
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