upwork-wlroots-bridge 0.1.0

Implementation for Wlroots (Sway, Wayfire, Hikari, River, etc.) of Gnome Screenshot and Idle DBUS Server, which Upwork uses to capture the screen as proof of work.
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:rocket: upwork-wlroots-bridge :rocket:

Rust Implementation for Wlroots (Sway, Wayfire, Hikari, River, etc.) of Gnome Screenshot and Idle DBUS Server (with extra features), which Upwork uses to capture the screen as proof of work.

This work was inspired by the python implementation of the Gnome Screenshot DBUS Server made by MarSoft, which can be found here.

:hourglass_flowing_sand: Quick Start

this section will cover the minimum amount of information to get you up and running.

:computer: Installation

First, you must install the required packages from your distribution package manager. These packages are:

  • Rust => to use cargo.
  • Grim => screenshot tool used.
  • Swayidle => to calculate idle time.
Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S swayidle grim rust
Debian, Ubuntu & Derivatives
sudo apt install swayidle grim rust-all
Fedora & Derivatives
sudo dnf install swayidle grim rust

Cargo install

Right now, the more straightforward method of installation is via cargo with the command:

cargo install upwork-wlroots-bridge

:pencil2: Usage