rem

rem is a Bash script designed to create reminders on Linux systems. It leverages the at command to schedule notifications with custom messages at specified times, uses notify-send to display these reminders, and paplay to emit a notification sound. With its minimalist design and straightforward syntax, rem offers users an easy and efficient way to manage their reminders.

Features

• Schedule reminders with custom messages using a simple syntax.
• Lightweight and easy to use, perfect for users seeking a streamlined reminder solution.

Usage

rem help   
Usage: rem <message> at:<time>  # add new reminder AT given time (e.g. 16:00)
       rem <message> in:<time>  # add new reminder IN given time (e.g. 5 min, 1 hour)
       rem                      # list all reminders and their ID
       rem del <id>             # delete reminder with <id>
       help                     # to show this message

Examples

$ rem Buy the milk at:6pm Tomorrow
$ rem Take out the trash in:30 min

Calling rem without arguments will show the existing reminders with execution time, time left and the reminder ID.

$ rem
- Apr/13/2024 17:39/0h:28m (6) call mom
- Apr/13/2024 18:00/0h:49m (4) buy the milk
- Apr/14/2024 20:00/01d (5) take out the trash

The ID is important to cancel a reminder.

$ rem del 4                           
removing reminder 4:"buy the milk" from the queue
Continue? [ENTER/Ctrl-C]

done
$ rem
- Apr/13/2024 17:39/0h:27m (6) call mom
- Apr/14/2024 20:00/01d (5) take out the trash

Installation

1. Click on the "Code" button.
2. Select "Download ZIP" to download the repository as a ZIP file.
3. Extract the rem script from the downloaded ZIP file.
4. Make the rem script executable:

   $ chmod +x rem

Move the script in a location under your $PATH (e.g. $HOME/.local/bin ) so that it can be executed everywhere in your system.