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= SPEC-002: Tracking Link Usage on Linux :sectnums: :toc:

== Background

To track how many times a specific link has been opened on a public library's desktop, a solution is needed that logs each time the link is accessed. This solution must work locally without the ability to run scripts on the website.

== Requirements

  • Log each time the link is accessed.
  • Store the log file locally.
  • Ensure the solution is easy to set up and use on Linux.

== Method

The method involves creating a shell script that logs each access to a file and then opens the web link. This script is then linked to a desktop shortcut to make it easily accessible.

== Implementation

  1. Create the shell script log_and_open_link.sh:

    #!/bin/bash
logFile="$HOME/Documents/link_usage_log.txt"
echo "$(date)" >> "$logFile"
xdg-open "http://your-weblink.com"

  2. Make the script executable:

    chmod +x ~/log_and_open_link.sh

  3. Create a desktop shortcut:

    • Create a .desktop file: 
      [Desktop Entry]
Version=1.0
Name=Are you in need?
Comment=Open the resource link and log usage
Exec=/home/yourusername/log_and_open_link.sh
Icon=utilities-terminal
Terminal=false
Type=Application
    • Make the desktop entry executable: 
      chmod +x ~/Desktop/Are_you_in_need.desktop

== Milestones

  1. Creation of the shell script.
  2. Making the script executable.
  3. Creation and verification of the desktop shortcut.

== Gathering Results

The log file located at ~/Documents/link_usage_log.txt will record each access, providing a count of how many times the link has been opened.