Screen Time Tracker for Wayland

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time-trackingwaylandlinuxminimalprivacy
Idea

A minimal tool that tracks screen-on time specifically for Wayland desktop environments. Users want lightweight, privacy-respecting time tracking without bloated apps. This solves the gap for Linux users who can't use traditional screen time tools.

Why this is interesting

Wayland adoption has accelerated sharply as major distros like Ubuntu and Fedora ship it as the default, leaving a real gap since most existing time-tracking tools hook into X11 APIs that simply don't work on Wayland. The closest substitute is ActivityWatch, which has partial Wayland support but is far from minimal and carries significant setup overhead. The $200–800/month ceiling reflects the reality here: Linux desktop users skew heavily toward free and open-source software, so converting even an engaged user base into paying customers requires either a compelling one-time purchase model or a hosted sync feature that justifies ongoing payment. The biggest risk is that this stays a weekend project someone open-sources, killing any pricing power before a paid product gains traction.

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Market DemandModerate
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Revenue Potential$200-800/mo
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