I Built an Open-Source Task Timer Widget for Windows — and Published It on Microsoft Store
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Hi everyone! 👋

I’m Melih — a software engineer, author, and composer from Türkiye.

Recently, I built a small open-source Windows widget to help me (and hopefully others) stay focused on their current task.



🕓 What It Does

The app simply shows what you’re currently working on and how long you’ve been on it — right on your desktop.

It’s minimal, always visible, and helps you track time without switching windows.


🛠️ Built With

  • C# + WinUI 3
  • MVVM pattern
  • Local data persistence (no online sync, everything stays on your PC)
  • Lightweight design with almost zero CPU usage

I wanted something that runs natively on Windows, blends in visually, and doesn’t distract me — so I decided to build it myself.


🪟 Available on Microsoft S…

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