The GNOME Shell Typing Speed Extension is a simple and useful tool for tracking your typing proficiency. It displays your average typing speed (WPM) in the top panel of the GNOME Shell. This extension is compatible with GNOME Shell versions 3.36 and later.
To use this extension, follow these steps:
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Prerequisites: Ensure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:
- GNOME Shell (compatible with versions 3.36 and later)
- Python 3
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Clone the Repository: Clone this GitHub repository to your local machine using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/gnome-typing-speed-extension.git
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Install the Extension: Copy the gnome-typing-speed-extension directory to your GNOME Shell extensions directory:
cp -r gnome-typing-speed-extension ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/
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Enable the Extension: Open the GNOME Shell Extensions app or use the gnome-extensions command to enable the "Type Racer" Extension.
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Customize: You can customize the extension's behavior by modifying the extension.js file. For example, you can change the update interval or styling.
Once the extension is enabled, you will see your average typing speed displayed in the top panel. The typing speed is updated at regular intervals (default is every 30 seconds).
Contributions are welcome! If you want to contribute to this project, please follow these guidelines:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
- Make your changes and ensure that the code is well-documented.
- Create a pull request, describing the changes you made.
This extension is licensed under the MIT License. See the License File for details.
This extension was created by Yasir Nawaz.
If you encounter any issues or have questions, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.
Enjoy tracking your typing speed with this GNOME Shell extension!