FocusGuard

Welcome to FocusGuard, a gamified productivity application that transforms your study schedule into an engaging runner experience.

Take control of your focus time by automatically generating dynamic study sprints using AI, and conquer distractions with an OS-level blocker that forces you to answer academic quizzes if you try to slack off.

Features

AI-Powered Missions: Upload your .ics calendar file, course syllabus, or simply type your study goals. The AI integration automatically maps out your available time and generates focused study sprints.
Gamified Interface: An arcade-inspired aesthetic with active mission banners and animated timers.
Universal Global Blocker: When an active mission is running, the Python backend continuously monitors all of your active OS windows. If you switch to an application (like YouTube or a video game), the AI evaluates if it is relevant to your sprint. If it determines you are getting distracted for more than 15 seconds, an un-closable overlay pops up on your screen.
AI Penalty Quizzes: To unlock your screen from the blocker, you must correctly answer 3 AI-generated multiple-choice questions tailored to the specific subject you are currently studying.
Sprint Management: You can pause and resume your active sprints (e.g., for a 5, 10, 15, or 20-minute break), during which time the global blocker will safely disengage. Sprints will also automatically end upon completion, displaying a congratulatory message and migrating to your historical “Completed Quests” list.
User Profiles: Create an account to log in and securely track your Total Points, completed sprints, and study history.
Emergency Exit: If you have a legitimate emergency while blocked, you can use the Emergency Exit button in the web app. It requires you to type a randomly generated safety phrase to break your focus streak and unlock the system immediately.

Prerequisites

To run FocusGuard locally, you’ll need:

Python 3.10+
A modern web browser
A free Groq API Key (for the AI generation)

Getting your API Key

Go to console.groq.com
Create a free account.
Generate a new API Key in the API Keys section.

Installation & Setup

Navigate to the backend directory:
```
cd FocusGuard/bouncer
```

Install all Python dependencies:

pip install fastapi uvicorn pydantic python-multipart pygetwindow icalendar python-dotenv groq bcrypt

Configure your Environment: Open the .env file located in FocusGuard/bouncer/ and paste your Groq API key:
```
GROQ_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
```

How to Run the App

The application runs in two parts: a Python backend and an HTML frontend.

1. Start the Backend Guard

Open a terminal, navigate to the bouncer/ folder, and start the FastAPI server:

cd bouncer
python main.py

Leave this terminal window open. The Python guard is now monitoring for API requests and system distractions.

2. Launch the Web App

Open your file explorer, navigate to FocusGuard/app/, and double-click auth.html to register an account or log in. From there, you will be redirected to the main hub.

3. Start a Mission

Type what you want to study into the Mission Board or upload a calendar syllabus.
Click Generate Sprints.
Click on an active sprint card to begin your focus timer.
The Global Blocker will now continually assess whatever application you have focused against your active topic.