schedule-management 0.2.6

A TOML based scheduling tool

Schedule Management

中文版本

This project provides a simple yet powerful way to manage your daily schedule and receive timely, persistent reminders on your local machine. Built with Python, it leverages native system notifications and sounds to keep you on track with healthy habits, focused work sessions, and regular breaks.

[!NOTE]
This tool is currently optimized for macOS and Linux. Windows support is planned for future releases.

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✨ Features

• Customizable Schedules: Define your routine using intuitive TOML configuration files.
• Dual Alerts: Each reminder triggers both an audible sound and a modal dialog.
• Persistent Notifications: Alarms repeat until manually dismissed—perfect for staying accountable.
• Smart Weekly Rotation: Automatically alternates between odd-week and even-week schedules using ISO week numbering.
• Flexible Event Types:
  • Time blocks (e.g., Pomodoro sessions with start/end alerts)
  • Time points (one-time reminders)
  • Common events (apply to all days)
• CLI Tool: Easy-to-use command-line interface for managing and inspecting your schedule.
• Task Management: Built-in task list with importance levels and smart duplicate handling.
• Auto-start via launchd: Runs silently in the background after system boot.

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📄 Why TOML?

While many schedule management and reminder tools exist—often with sleek interfaces and cloud sync—they typically rely on graphical user interfaces (GUIs) or proprietary formats that make automation, version control, and customization difficult.

By contrast, this tool embraces declarative configuration via TOML for several key reasons:

✅ Human-Readable & Simple

TOML’s clean, minimal syntax is easy to read and write—even for non-programmers. No JSON brackets, no YAML indentation quirks. Just clear key-value pairs and sections.

✅ Version-Control Friendly

Your schedule is code. Store it in Git, track changes over time, revert mistakes, or sync across machines with a simple git pull.

✅ Portable & Reproducible

Want to share your ideal developer routine with a teammate? Just send your TOML files. They can replicate your entire schedule in seconds—no clicking through menus.

✅ Composable & Reusable

Define a pomodoro = 25 once in settings.toml, then reuse it across days and weeks. Need to adjust all work blocks from 25 to 30 minutes? Change one line—not dozens of calendar entries.

✅ No Vendor Lock-in

Your data stays yours—no accounts, no subscriptions, no cloud dependency. Edit in any text editor, back up anywhere.

🤖 AI-Powered Flexibility

With the help of modern Large Language Models (LLMs), you can instantly convert almost any representation of your daily schedule into a valid TOML config—whether it’s a Google Calendar export, a screenshot of your team’s shared timetable, a PDF agenda, or even a handwritten note. Just paste the raw data or describe your routine in natural language, and an LLM can generate a structured, ready-to-use configuration in seconds.

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🧠 How It Works

The core script, reminder_macos.py, continuously monitors the system time and compares it against your configured schedule. When a scheduled event matches the current time, it triggers a notification.

The system supports:

• Time blocks: Activities with defined durations (e.g., 25-minute Pomodoro → start + end alerts).
• Time points: Instant reminders (e.g., “Go to bed!” at 22:45).
• Weekly alternation: Uses ISO calendar weeks to switch between odd_weeks.toml and even_weeks.toml.
• Common section: Events that repeat every day (e.g., nightly wind-down routine).

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Quickstart

Configuration

All configuration lives in the config/ directory at the project root. Use the provided templates to get started.

[!TIP] Check here to generate your schedule config in seconds. Just describe your routine, and an LLM can create a structured, ready-to-use configuration for you.

1. Settings (settings.toml)

Configure global behavior, reusable time blocks, and reminder messages:

[settings]
sound_file = "/System/Library/Sounds/Ping.aiff"
alarm_interval = 5        # seconds between repeated alerts
max_alarm_duration = 300  # max alert duration (5 minutes)

[time_blocks]
pomodoro = 25
long_break = 40
meeting = 50
exercise = 30
lunch = 60
napping = 30

[time_points]
go_to_bed = "上床睡觉 😴 该休息了！"
summary_time = "今天的工作结束 🎉, 总结一下"

2. Weekly Schedules (odd_weeks.toml & even_weeks.toml)

Define your weekly rhythm using day-specific sections and a [common] fallback.

Supported Entry Types:

Type	Example	Description
Time Block Reference	"09:00" = "pomodoro"	Triggers start + end alerts (25 min)
Time Point Reference	"22:45" = "go_to_bed"	One-time reminder
Direct Message	"12:00" = "Lunch time! 🍽️"	Immediate alert with custom text
Block with Title	"14:00" = { block = "meeting", title = "Team Standup" }	Custom title for time block

Example Schedule:

[monday]
"08:30" = "pomodoro"
"09:30" = "long_break"
"13:00" = { block = "meeting", title = "Sprint Planning" }

[common]  # Applies to all days
"19:30" = "pomodoro"
"21:00" = "summary_time"
"22:45" = "go_to_bed"

[!WARNING]
Avoid overlapping time blocks! A 25-minute Pomodoro starting at 09:00 ends at 09:25. Do not schedule another block between these times—overlaps may cause conflicting alerts.

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🚀 Setup

1. Initialize config files:

   cp config/settings_template.toml config/settings.toml
   cp config/week_schedule_template.toml config/odd_weeks.toml
   cp config/week_schedule_template.toml config/even_weeks.toml
   

2. Edit the TOML files in config/ to match your routine.

[!IMPORTANT]
The system reads from:

• config/settings.toml
• config/odd_weeks.toml
• config/even_weeks.toml
  Template files are for reference only.

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📦 Deployment

./install.sh

[!NOTE] You may need to run launchctl load ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.sergiudm.schedule_management.plist according to the script output. And then run launchctl list|grep schedule to check if the service is running.

To uninstall:

launchctl unload ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.sergiudm.schedule_management.plist
rm -rf "$HOME/schedule_management"

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🛠️ CLI Tool

After running the installer (install.sh), you’ll have access to the reminder command.

Setup (Add to Shell Profile)

Add these lines to ~/.zshrc or ~/.bash_profile:

export PATH="$HOME/schedule_management:$PATH"
export REMINDER_CONFIG_DIR="$HOME/schedule_management/config"
alias reminder="$HOME/schedule_management/reminder"

Then reload your shell:

source ~/.zshrc  # or source ~/.bash_profile

Commands

Schedule Management

Command	Description
reminder update	Reload config and restart the background service
reminder view	Generate schedule visualization
reminder status	Show next upcoming events
reminder status -v	Show full schedule with details
reminder stop	Stop the alarm service

Task Management

Command	Description
reminder add "task description" importance	Add a new task or update existing one with importance level
reminder rm "task description"	Delete a task by its description
reminder rm task_id list	Delete a task by its ID number from 'reminder ls'
reminder ls	Show all tasks sorted by importance (highest first)

Task Management Examples:

# Add tasks with importance levels (higher number = more important)
reminder add "homework" 8
reminder add "groceries" 3
reminder add "call boss" 5

# Update existing task (replaces old importance level)
reminder add "homework" 10

# View all tasks sorted by importance
reminder ls

# Delete specific tasks
reminder rm "groceries" "homework"
reminder rm 2 4 5  # Remove task by its ID number from 'reminder ls'

[!TIP]
Task Management Features:

• No Duplicates: Adding a task with an existing name updates the importance level
• Smart Sorting: Tasks are always displayed by importance (highest first)
• Persistent: Tasks are stored in config/tasks.json and persist across CLI sessions
• Timestamps: Each task includes creation/update time for reference

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🗺️ Roadmap

• Time point alarms
• Default schedule templates
• Schedule visualization
• Installation script
• Skip-day logic
• CLI tool
• Task management system with importance levels
• Prompts for LLMs to create TOML configs
• Daily summary before bedtime
• Today's tasks overview
• Language support
• Self rewarding system
• History analysis
• Website for schedule sharing
• Better alarm UI
• Windows support

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📄 License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.

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💡 Pro Tip: Pair this with a digital wellness routine—hydrate, stretch, and take real breaks! Your future self will thank you.