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StayAwake v1.0.3 - Fix source ZIP build flow

13 Apr 09:37
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v1.0.3
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StayAwake v1.0.3

This release fixes the self-build flow for users who choose the “Download ZIP & Build” option.

Fixed

  • Added the missing build-exe.bat file referenced in the docs and release instructions
  • Fixed the source ZIP build script to work from the extracted ZIP folder instead of assuming a hard-coded StayAwake\src path
  • Fixed .NET 8 detection when the SDK is installed under %USERPROFILE%\.dotnet
  • Improved the Option 2 build experience so the generated StayAwake.exe is created successfully from the source ZIP

Download options

  • StayAwake-win-x64.zip
    Prebuilt executable, ready to run
  • StayAwake-source.zip
    Source code plus build scripts for local build

Option 2: Download ZIP & Build

  1. Download StayAwake-source.zip
  2. Extract the ZIP anywhere
  3. Double-click build-exe.bat
  4. If prompted, let it install or use .NET 8 SDK
  5. Run bin\StayAwake.exe

Notes

  • Windows SmartScreen may still appear for the prebuilt executable on first run
  • Building from source avoids that warning

Verification

The source ZIP build flow was tested end-to-end after this fix and successfully produced bin\StayAwake.exe.

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🎉 StayAwake v1.0 - Keep Your Status Green

11 Apr 11:51
@mc343 mc343
v1.0.0
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🎉 StayAwake v1.0 - Keep Your Status Green

🎉 Introducing StayAwake v1.0!

The first public release of StayAwake - your personal assistant for keeping your system awake and maintaining an "Available" status in Teams, Slack, Zoom, and more!

✨ What is StayAwake?

StayAwake is a smart Windows utility that:

  • ⏰ Keeps your system awake - No more sleep interruptions
  • 🟢 Maintains "Available" status - Look present even when deep in focus
  • 🎯 Works with all major apps - Teams, Slack, Zoom, Discord, Skype
  • 🖥️ Modern dashboard UI - Clean, intuitive controls
  • ⚡ Smart activity simulation - Natural, imperceptible mouse movement

🚀 Quick Start

  1. Download StayAwake.exe below (155 MB, self-contained)
  2. Double-click to run (no installation needed!)
  3. Select duration and click START
  4. Done! Your system stays awake and status remains "Available"

✨ Key Features

  • Duration presets - 30min, 1hr, 2hrs, 4hrs, 8hrs, Unlimited
  • Activity levels - Subtle, Medium, Noticeable
  • Schedule mode - Automatic start/stop times
  • Hotkey support - Ctrl+Shift+A to toggle anywhere
  • System tray - Runs silently in background
  • Activity log - Track all activity with timestamps

📋 System Requirements

  • Windows 10 or 11
  • No installation required (portable exe)
  • No dependencies (self-contained)

🔒 Privacy & Security

  • ✅ 100% offline - No internet connection needed
  • ✅ No data collection - Nothing transmitted
  • ✅ Open source - Code is transparent
  • ✅ No admin rights - Runs in user context

📦 What's Included

  • StayAwake.exe - Complete, self-contained executable
  • No installation, no dependencies, no fuss

💬 Feedback & Improvements Needed

This is v1.0 and I need your help! Please try it and let me know:

🐛 Found a Bug?

  • Open an issue: Report Bug
  • Include: Windows version, steps to reproduce, expected behavior

💡 Feature Request?

  • Suggest improvements: Request Feature
  • What would make this more useful for you?

📝 General Feedback?

🔧 Areas Needing Improvement

I'm particularly interested in feedback on:

  1. Activity Detection

    • Are the activity levels (Subtle/Medium/Noticeable) working?
    • Is your Teams/Slack status staying green?
    • Any apps where it doesn't work?

  2. User Interface

    • Is the dashboard intuitive?
    • Any confusion or unclear features?
    • What would make it easier to use?

  3. Performance

    • CPU/memory usage acceptable?
    • Any lag or system slowdown?
    • Battery impact on laptops?

  4. Feature Requests

    • What features are missing?
    • Would you use cross-platform support (macOS/Linux)?
    • Any automation or scheduling needs?

🙏 Thank You!

Thank you for trying StayAwake! Your feedback will help shape future versions.

  • ⭐ Star this repo if you find it useful
  • 🍴 Fork it if you want to customize
  • 🐛 Report issues to help improve it
  • 💬 Share feedback to guide development

Made with ❤️ by mc343

Keep your status green, stay connected, and never go "Away" again!

📥 Download

Get StayAwake.exe below and start staying awake today!

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