TypeRefine ⌨️

TypeRefine is an adaptive typing trainer built for developers inside VS Code.

It helps you:

• Identify weak keys and patterns
• Practice with real-time feedback
• Build consistency through streaks
• Improve accuracy before chasing speed

No distractions. No gamified noise. Just focused improvement.

✨ Features

• 🧠 Adaptive Practice Engine

  • Targets weak keys and bigrams automatically

• 🔥 Live Keyboard Heatmap

  • Visual feedback on error-prone keys

• ⏱️ Timed Sessions

  • Beginner / Flow / Sprint modes

• 📊 Session Summary

  • WPM, accuracy, weak keys, total keystrokes

• 🌱 Daily Streaks

  • Build consistency over time

• 🔔 Daily Reminder

  • Gentle VS Code notification (once per day)

🚀 Getting Started

1️⃣ Install (Local Development)

git clone https://github.com/ypranay3232/TypeRefine
cd typerefine
npm install

Build the Extension

npm run compile

3️⃣ Run in VS Code

Open this folder in VS Code

Press F5

A new Extension Development Host window opens

Press Ctrl + Shift + P

Run TypeRefine: Start Practice

⌨️ How to Use

Launch TypeRefine: Start Practice

Press any key to begin

Type the highlighted text

Watch the keyboard heatmap react in real time

Finish the session to see:

Speed (WPM)

Accuracy

Weak keys

Streak progress

💡 Accidental space presses are safely ignored unless a space is expected.

🎯 Difficulty Modes

Mode Words Duration Beginner 15 90s Flow 25 60s Sprint 40 30s

🛠 Tech Stack

TypeScript

VS Code WebView API

LocalStorage (privacy-first, no telemetry)

📄 License : MIT

🙌 Philosophy

Speed is useless without control.