A Ukrainian developer has created SvitloChecker — a compact program for Windows that displays power outage schedules above the taskbar. The app shows when the power is expected to go out or come back, and warns about upcoming outages.
According to the author, SvitloChecker displays the current power supply status and the schedule for six hours ahead. If you click on the widget, you can view the schedule for a full day, including the next day. When hovering the cursor, the program shows the exact time of the nearest outage or restoration and a countdown.
The app also has a notification system: 30 minutes before an outage, a capsule appears and blinks. It also responds to changes in the oblenergo schedule. The user can configure sound alerts and select a region and queue.
The developer also provided a mode in which the program will not interfere with work: SvitloChecker automatically hides during games and full-screen video. There is also an auto-hide feature.
The author initially created the tool for himself, but now asks the DOU community what features should be added and whether the project should be published for wider use. The app can already be viewed and downloaded. The author currently separately notes support for schedules for the Mykolaiv region.
SvitloChecker — a compact power outage monitor above the Windows taskbar.