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ShadowCompile tool uses solar calculations and local AI to schedule developer break times during builds.

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ShadowCompile is a new open-source tool designed to improve developer wellness by synchronizing breaks with software build times. It calculates real-time solar elevation angles based on a user's local coordinates to determine shadow length. The tool then uses a local, open-weight AI model to generate a specific outdoor activity for the developer to complete. This enforces a break by locking the workstation interface until the build process finishes. The application runs entirely locally to protect user privacy and avoid dependency on paid APIs or internet connectivity.

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