# Date/Time Clipboard Shortcuts Setup

This replaces espanso with a cleaner clipboard-based solution that won't trigger "Updated keyboard layout" notifications.

## How It Works

Instead of text expansion, keyboard shortcuts copy the formatted date/time to clipboard. You then paste with `Ctrl+V`.

## Available Formats

- **wd**: ISO week.day (e.g., `52.4`)
- **3t**: 360-time division (e.g., `331`)
- **uid**: Random UUID 8 chars (e.g., `a8b9bf0a`)

## GNOME Keyboard Shortcuts Setup

1. Open Settings → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts (or run: `gnome-control-center keyboard`)

2. Scroll to bottom and click "+ Add Custom Shortcut"

3. Add three shortcuts:

### Shortcut 1: Week Day
- **Name**: `Copy Week.Day`
- **Command**: `/home/mariano/wdir/dm/dmapp/dmos/datetime-clipboard.py wd`
- **Shortcut**: `Ctrl+Super+W`

### Shortcut 2: 360-Time
- **Name**: `Copy 360-Time`
- **Command**: `/home/mariano/wdir/dm/dmapp/dmos/datetime-clipboard.py 3t`
- **Shortcut**: `Ctrl+Super+T`

### Shortcut 3: UUID
- **Name**: `Copy UUID`
- **Command**: `/home/mariano/wdir/dm/dmapp/dmos/datetime-clipboard.py uid`
- **Shortcut**: `Ctrl+Super+U`

## Usage

1. Press the keyboard shortcut (e.g., `Ctrl+Super+W`)
2. Paste with `Ctrl+V` wherever you need it

## Advantages Over Espanso

- No keyboard layout notifications
- Works reliably on Wayland
- Simpler architecture (no daemon running)
- More control over when to paste
- Works in password fields and other protected inputs

## Removing Espanso (Optional)

If you want to fully switch away from espanso:

```bash
# Stop espanso service
espanso stop

# Disable autostart
espanso service unregister

# Uninstall (if desired)
# sudo apt remove espanso  # or however you installed it
```

## Testing

```bash
# Test each format
/home/mariano/wdir/dm/dmapp/dmos/datetime-clipboard.py wd
/home/mariano/wdir/dm/dmapp/dmos/datetime-clipboard.py 3t
/home/mariano/wdir/dm/dmapp/dmos/datetime-clipboard.py uid

# Then paste to verify clipboard contents
```

## Cross-Platform Notes

This solution is part of the deskmeter cross-platform configuration effort:

- **Linux (Wayland/X11)**: Uses `wl-copy` or `xclip` for clipboard
- **Windows**: Would require AutoHotkey or similar for global shortcuts
- **macOS**: Would use `pbcopy` for clipboard

The core datetime logic is platform-independent Python. Only clipboard mechanism needs platform-specific handling.