StayAwake

StayAwake is a simple Node.js utility that simulates a Shift key press at regular intervals.

It can be useful in scenarios where you want to prevent your system from going idle during long-running tasks like:

• Local builds or scripts
• Long downloads or backups
• Monitoring dashboards
• Hardware testing setups

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🔧 Features

• ✅ Simple CLI interface
• ⌨️ Simulates Shift key press every X seconds or minutes
• ⏱️ Accepts flexible input like 30s, 2m, or defaults to 60s

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🚀 Getting Started

1. Install dependencies

npm install

2. Run the script

node index.js

You’ll be prompted to enter how often the Shift key should be pressed.

Example inputs:

• 30 → 30 seconds
• 45s → 45 seconds
• 2m → 2 minutes

If no input is provided, it defaults to 60 seconds.

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🧠 Why Shift?

The Shift key is used because it’s a safe and non-destructive key — it doesn't alter system state or interfere with ongoing work.

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📦 Requirements

• Node.js v12+
• Basic system permissions to simulate keyboard input

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📄 License

MIT

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🙋‍♂️ Author

Made with simplicity in mind by MEZ901