WindowFocusTerminal

Overview

WindowFocusTerminal is a lightweight C# console application that brings Windows Terminal to the foreground when the Shift key is double-tapped within a short interval. This app utilizes global keyboard hooks to detect keypresses and focuses the terminal window automatically.

Features

• Detects double-tap on the Shift key to trigger focus switch.
• Brings Windows Terminal to the foreground with retry mechanisms to improve reliability.
• Designed to run in the background.

Requirements

• .NET Framework or .NET Core SDK to build and run.
• Windows Terminal installed.
• Administrator privileges for proper keyboard hook access and focus management.

Installation

1. Clone or download the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/devEJesus/WindowsFocusTerminal.git

2. Open the project in Visual Studio or your preferred C# IDE.

3. Build the project in Release mode.

4. Optionally, configure Task Scheduler to run the application automatically on system startup for background use.

Usage

1. Run the executable:

   • After building, navigate to the output directory (e.g., bin\Release\netX.0) and run the .exe file.

2. Use:

   • With the application running, double-tap the Shift key to bring Windows Terminal to the foreground.

3. Set up Task Scheduler (optional):

   • Open Task Scheduler and create a new task.
   • Under the General tab, select Run with highest privileges.
   • Set a trigger to start the application at system startup.
   • Under the Actions tab, set the path to your executable.

Troubleshooting

• Focus not working:
  • Ensure the application has administrator privileges.
  • Make sure Windows Terminal is running when trying to focus.
• Task Scheduler:
  • Confirm that the task is configured to run with highest privileges for reliable operation.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.