jn-skey 1.0.6

A tool to insert the current datetime using a keyboard shortcut.

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 [e-mail].

Acknowledgments

• pynput - Used for keyboard event handling.