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Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

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Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"Windows Productivity Coach – Advanced All-in-One Shortcut & Workflow Assistant

Project Overview

I’m looking to hire a senior developer or small development team to build a Windows productivity assistant — an all‑in‑one desktop app that helps professionals (bankers, lawyers, and advisers) navigate their PC entirely without a mouse.

Think of it as a super‑powered version of [login to view URL] — but far more advanced and built from scratch. (Note: I do not own Keyficient; it’s simply a point of reference for the kind of user experience we want to improve on.)

This app should work seamlessly across the entire Windows environment, including:

Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)

File Explorer & Windows Desktop

Chrome & Edge browsers

Messaging platforms (Slack, WhatsApp Desktop, Teams)

Video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Webex)

Other common productivity tools used by professionals

The goal is to create a Windows‑wide keyboard‑driven interface that makes it possible to operate a PC faster and smarter — reducing mouse use by 90% or more.

Core Objectives

Universal Keyboard Navigation

Control all major PC actions (switch apps, snap windows, manage files, join calls, send messages) via shortcuts or a Command Palette.

Detect the active window and offer context‑aware suggestions.

Smart Shortcut Coach

Detect when a user uses the mouse for a repeatable action and show a subtle tip with the equivalent keyboard shortcut.

Reinforce learning through repetition and gentle prompts.

Command Palette (Ctrl + Space)

Global launcher for apps, commands, and shortcuts.

Search “send email to John,” “rename file,” “join Zoom meeting,” etc.

Cross‑App Automation Layer

Built‑in engine to automate common workflows (e.g., export Excel to PDF → attach in Outlook → send).

Modular “recipe” system for professionals to build their own workflows.

Analytics & Personalization

Track usage patterns and time saved.

Personalize shortcut suggestions per app and user behavior.

Optional cloud sync and team analytics (for enterprise clients).

Key Features

Overlay UI (subtle visual hints / pop‑ups when using mouse)

Shortcut tracking & skill progression dashboard

Global Command Palette with fuzzy search

Integration with Microsoft 365, browsers, and chat apps

Offline mode (privacy‑first design)

Optional cloud telemetry and analytics dashboard

Team leaderboards and SSO for enterprise rollout

⚙️ Technical Notes

Platform: Windows 11 (22H2+)
Tech stack (open to discussion):

Core: C++/Rust (low‑level hooks, Windows UI Automation)

UI: WinUI 3 / WPF (light overlay)

Browser extensions (Manifest V3) for Chrome & Edge

Backend (optional): [login to view URL] + Postgres + API for analytics and org data

Core modules:

Input listener and context detector (keyboard/mouse hooks)

Overlay engine (for hints and prompts)

Rules engine (maps app actions to shortcuts)

Knowledge packs for each supported app

Command Palette engine (with local and cloud command indexes)

Privacy & Performance Requirements

Local‑only by default (no keystroke logging or text capture)

Overlay response <50ms, CPU usage <1% idle

Secure update channel (MSIX or MSI with code signing)

SOC2/GDPR‑ready telemetry for enterprise use

Example Use Cases

In Excel: highlight a cell with mouse → overlay shows “Ctrl + Shift + ↓” for faster selection.

In Teams: mouse over “Share Screen” → tip shows “Ctrl + Shift + E.”

In Chrome: click “new tab” → hint shows “Ctrl + T.”

In Slack: move to next channel → hint shows “Alt + ↑/↓.”

Across all: press Ctrl + Space → Command Palette opens for any action across PC.

Deliverables

MVP (8–10 weeks)

Global hooks, context detection, overlay, and Command Palette.

Support for Chrome, Edge, Slack, WhatsApp Desktop, File Explorer, Teams, and basic Office apps.

Pro version (additional 8–12 weeks)

Gamified learning, user analytics, team dashboards, and cloud sync.

Enterprise (optional future phase)

Centralized deployment (MDM/Intune), telemetry control, advanced automation recipes.

Ideal Candidate

Deep Windows development experience (C++/Rust/Win32/UIA)

Experience with overlay or input‑hook based applications

Familiar with Electron app integrations (Slack, WhatsApp)

Knowledge of browser extension APIs (Chrome, Edge)

Experience shipping performance‑sensitive desktop apps

Application Instructions

Please include:

Examples of similar Windows utilities or productivity tools you’ve built

Your proposed technical stack and architecture

Estimated timeline for MVP delivery

Questions or concerns about feasibility of global cross‑app coverage

Goal

To create the most advanced keyboard‑driven productivity assistant for Windows professionals — turning every app, document, and chat window" (client-provided description)