💧 Water Reminder

A clean, minimalist VS Code extension to help you stay hydrated while coding! Features a modern, distraction-free UI that blends seamlessly with your development environment.

✨ Features

⏰ Customizable Timer - Set reminders at your preferred intervals (default: 30 minutes, configurable 30-60 minutes)
🎨 4 Beautiful Themes - Dark, Light, Ocean, and Forest themes with smooth transitions
🌊 Gradient Animations - Eye-catching animated gradients on quote displays
📊 Daily Progress Tracking - Track your water intake, reach your daily goal, and build streaks
🔔 Smart Reminders - Get funny yet professional notifications after 90 minutes of inactivity (29+ unique quotes)
💧 Log Water Intake - Simple, professional button text for tracking hydration
📍 Status Bar Integration - Always see your timer and daily progress at a glance
🌳 Sidebar View - Quick access controls with progress bar and timer in the activity bar
💾 Persistent State - Your progress is saved even when you close VS Code
🚀 Auto-start - Optionally restart the timer automatically after logging water
🏆 Streak System - Track your consecutive days of meeting hydration goals
📈 Weekly History - View your hydration patterns and statistics

🎯 How to Use

Quick Start

Install the extension
Click the water droplet icon (💧) in the Activity Bar
Click "▶️ Start Timer" to begin your first reminder
When the timer completes, you'll get a notification
Click "💧 Log Water Intake" to track your hydration

Views

Sidebar View - Compact tree view in the activity bar:

See timer countdown
View daily progress with visual progress bar
Quick access to all controls

Water Reminder View - Clean, modern webview:

Large countdown display
Theme switching (4 beautiful themes)
Daily goal tracking with progress visualization
Stats panel showing streaks and history
Professional UI with gradient animations
Click the water icon or the desktop icon in sidebar to open

Commands

Access these commands from the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P):

Start Water Timer - Start or resume the countdown
Pause Water Timer - Pause the current countdown
Reset Water Timer - Reset to default interval
💧 Log Water Intake - Log water intake and restart timer
Open Retro Timer View - Open the main water reminder webview
Reset Daily Water Count - Reset today's water count

⚙️ Settings

Customize the extension in VS Code Settings:

{
  // Timer interval in minutes (30-60)
  "waterReminder.intervalMinutes": 30,
  
  // Auto-start timer after drinking water
  "waterReminder.autoStart": true,
  
  // Daily water intake goal (1-20)
  "waterReminder.dailyGoal": 8,
  
  // Hour of day when daily counter resets (0-23, local time)
  // Default: 5 AM - accounts for sleep schedule
  "waterReminder.dailyResetHour": 5
}

🎨 Design & Themes

4 Themes Available: Dark, Light, Ocean, and Forest
Gradient Animations: Dynamic gradient borders on quote displays
Smooth Transitions: Professional animations for theme switching
Accessible Colors: High contrast for readability
Responsive Layout: Adapts to different VS Code window sizes
Modern UI: Glass-morphism effects with backdrop blur

🔔 Smart Reminders

The extension includes intelligent reminder notifications:

90-Minute Intervals: Reminders trigger after 90 minutes of inactivity
29+ Unique Quotes: Funny yet professional messages to keep you motivated
Smart Timing: Reminders only when timer is paused or stopped
No Spam: Single reminder per 90-minute period
Contextual Messages: Developer humor mixed with health tips

Example quotes:

"💻 Status Update: Your body.exe has stopped responding"
"☕ Debug tip: Before Googling that error, try hydrating"
"🚀 Mission critical: Fuel check required before launch"
"🎯 Productivity hack: Stay hydrated. Your brain runs 73% on water, not coffee!"

📊 Progress Tracking

Daily Counter: Tracks how many times you've logged water today
Goal System: Set your daily target (default: 8 glasses, customizable 1-20)
Visual Progress: Animated progress bar with percentage
Streak Tracking: Shows consecutive days meeting your hydration goals
Weekly History: View your hydration patterns over the last week
Longest Streak: Personal record tracker
Auto-reset: Progress resets daily at your preferred hour (default: 5 AM)
All-Time Stats: Total glasses drunk since installation

🚀 Performance

Lightweight: Minimal impact on VS Code performance
Bundled Dependencies: React and dependencies self-contained (works offline)
Persistent: State saved to VS Code global storage
Background Timer: Continues even when views are closed
Resume on Reload: Timer and progress persist after VS Code restart
Efficient Updates: Debounced state saves to minimize storage writes

🐛 Known Issues

None currently reported! Please file an issue if you encounter any problems.

🌍 Compatibility

Windows: ✅ Fully tested and compatible
macOS: ✅ Compatible (ARM64 and Intel)
Linux: ✅ Compatible
VS Code: ✅ Version 1.106.0 and higher

📝 Tips

Set realistic intervals - Start with 30-60 minutes for sustainable reminders
Use the status bar - Quick glance at remaining time without opening views
Customize your goal - Adjust daily goal based on your activity level
Open main view - When you need to see stats and full tracking
Enable auto-start - For consistent, automated reminders throughout your workday
Check weekly history - Monitor your hydration patterns
Build your streak - Track consecutive days of meeting goals

🤝 Contributing

Found a bug or have a feature request? Please open an issue on GitHub at: https://github.com/karth06/Water-Reminder/issues

📜 License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details. Free to use for personal and commercial purposes.

👏 Credits

Created by karth06 with ❤️ for developers who forget to drink water while coding!

💡 Why Water Matters for Developers

Better Focus: Dehydration impairs cognitive function and concentration
Increased Productivity: Studies show a 14% boost in productivity from proper hydration
Reduced Fatigue: Combat afternoon slump with consistent water intake
Improved Health: Long-term benefits for physical and mental well-being
Recommended Daily Intake: 8 glasses (64oz / 2L) or more depending on activity

Tips for Better Hydration

Keep a water bottle at your desk
Set reminders at comfortable intervals (30-60 minutes)
Drink water during breaks between coding sessions
Increase intake during intense or high-stress work
Track your progress using the daily goal system

Water Reminder

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