Never Forget to Hydrate: A Smart Drink Water Reminder App Guide

Staying hydrated is crucial for your health and well-being. But in our busy lives, it’s easy to forget to drink enough water. Meet Shui, the smart drink water reminder app designed to help you maintain optimal hydration effortlessly.

What is Shui? Get to Know This Smart Hydration App

Shui is a cross-platform application designed to remind you to drink water throughout the day. It takes the guesswork out of hydration, ensuring you stay refreshed and energized. Use our custom reminder intervals to make it work with your schedule.

Key Features that Make Shui Stand Out

Shui isn’t just another hydration app; it's packed with intelligent features:

Daily Water Intake Goal Setting: Set personalized hydration goals tailored to your needs.
Smart Time Management:
- Custom Reminder Intervals: Set reminders precisely when you need them.
- Workday-Only Reminders: Focus on hydration during work hours.
- Custom Time Ranges: Define specific times for reminders.
- Auto-Pause When Locked: No interruptions during inactive periods.

Multiple Reminder Modes for Maximum Impact

Choose how Shui reminds you to drink water:

Native System Notifications: Get reminders through your system's notification center.
Tray Countdown Display: A visual countdown in your system tray keeps you on track.
Global Hotkey Support: Trigger actions with simple keyboard shortcuts.

Intelligent Features for a Seamless Experience

Shui actively adapts to your lifestyle:

Automatic Workday Detection: Knows when you're working and adjusts reminders accordingly.
Smart Pause When Locked: Pauses reminders when your computer is locked.
Quick Actions in Tray: Easily access key functions from the system tray.
App Whitelist: Pauses reminders during games or video calls, ensuring no interruptions.

Track Your Progress with Detailed Data

Monitor your daily water intake and hydration habits with Shui’s comprehensive data tracking:

Daily Water Intake Statistics: See how much water you drink each day.
Break Time Analytics: Understand your hydration patterns during breaks.
Visual Data Dashboard: A clear, visual overview of your hydration data.

Getting Started with Shui: Available on macOS Today

Currently available for macOS, with Windows and Linux versions on the horizon, Shui is easy to install and use.

Installation Guide

Download the latest version from the Releases page.
Note for macOS users: If you encounter a "Shui is damaged" warning, run the following command in your terminal: sudo xattr -r -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Shui.app

The Future of Shui: Development Roadmap

Shui is continuously evolving with exciting features on the horizon:

Planned Features:

Custom notification sounds for a personalized experience.
Advanced analytics: Hydration trends and break time reports.
Data export options for comprehensive tracking.
Theme customization to match your style.
Multilingual support for a global audience.

Tech Stack Powering Shui

Shui is built using cutting-edge technologies:

Tauri: Cross-platform framework for building desktop apps.
Next.js: React framework for a dynamic user interface.
React: UI library for creating interactive components.
Rust: Backend logic for performance and reliability.
shadcn/ui: UI components for a polished look and feel.

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