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PyShallow

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PyShallow prevents screen saver, screen lock, idle sleep from kicking in.

Install

python -m pip install --upgrade pyshallow

Standalone executables

Starting with v2026.07.05, pre-built executables (built with PyInstaller) are available on the Releases page.

  • Linux: a .desktop launcher and (.png) icon are available in the assets/linux directory
  • macOS: an .icns icon is available in the assets/macos directory
  • Windows: an .ico icon is available in the assets/windows directory

Usage

Entry-point (must be in PATH):

pyshallow

As a module:

python -m pyshallow

Standalone executable:

./PyShallow-<version>-<platform>-<arch>-<pyver>

For available options:

pyshallow --help

Notes

  • Supports Linux (X11), Windows and macOS.
  • Depends on PyCFUtils
  • Use it responsibly (be aware of all implications)
  • Parts of code assisted by Claude Code
  • Icon/logo generated with ChatGPT

Contributing

Contributions are welcome. Please open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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