Inactivity Task :Auto Bing Search Bot

This project automates Bing searches to earn Microsoft Rewards points. It checks for user inactivity and performs searches during idle time. The bot uses the pyautogui library for GUI automation and keyboard library for detecting key presses. Medium Post :

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• pyautogui
• keyboard
• schedule
• open_edge

Install the required libraries using pip:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd <repository-directory>

2. Prepare the words_list Module

   Ensure you have a words_list.py file with a list of words to be used for searching. For example:

   words = ["example", "word", "list", "search", "terms"]

3. Run the Script

   Execute the script:

   python auto_bing_search.py

Features

• Inactivity Detection: The script detects user inactivity. If the system is idle for 5 seconds, it starts the automated search task.
• Automated Searches: Performs Bing searches using a list of predefined words.
• Safety Exit: Press the Esc key to stop the bot during inactivity. // Currently not working

Files

• auto_bing_search.py: Main script for running the Bing search bot.
• words_list.py: List of words for the search terms.
• open_edge.py: Module for opening and closing Microsoft Edge browser (must be implemented).

Code Explanation

Main Components

• Inactivity Checker: Checks for system inactivity using the GetLastInputInfo Windows API.
• Task Function: Automates Bing searches by simulating key presses and mouse clicks.
• Exit Handler: Listens for the Esc key press to safely terminate the bot.

Functions

• get_idle_duration(): Returns the idle duration in seconds.
• check_inactivity(): Checks if the system is inactive for 5 seconds.
• check_esc_press(): Listens for the Esc key to terminate the bot.
• task(): Performs automated Bing searches during inactivity.
• inactiviity_checker(): Scheduler that runs the inactivity check.

Threads

• inactivity_thread: Runs the inactivity checker.
• task_thread: Runs the automated search task.

Example

To see the bot in action, run the script and leave the system idle for 5 seconds. The bot will start performing searches automatically. Press Esc to stop the bot.

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