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artix-install-script/programs/xcaffeine/xcaffeine.py
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
# external modules
from os import setuid, system
from pwd import getpwnam
from subprocess import Popen, PIPE, STDOUT
from time import sleep
# depends on X11, libpulse (compatible w/Pipewire&PulseAudio)
# START USER CHANGEABLE VARIABLES
# list of pactl search terms
pactl_search = ['jellyfinmediaplayer', 'rpcs3']
# frequency to check for activity (in seconds)
timeout = 290
# FINISH USER CHANGEABLE VARIABLES
# ensure running as correct user
setuid(1000)
while True:
sleep(timeout)
for search_term in pactl_search:
command = f"pactl list | grep {search_term[:-1]}"
output = Popen(command, shell=True, stdin=PIPE, stdout=PIPE, stderr=STDOUT, close_fds=True)
block = output.communicate()[0].strip() # blocks the program from proceeding until stdout is given
if block.decode('utf-8').__contains__(search_term):
print(f"Whitelisted content ({search_term}) is active, keeping screen alive...")
system('xset s off -dpms')
sleep(5)
system('xset s on +dpms')