runwhenidle

Linux utility that automatically pauses a program when you're active and resumes it when idle.

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runwhenidle is a free, open-source Linux utility that automatically pauses a chosen process when the user is active and resumes it once the machine goes idle. It's aimed at Linux users running heavy background jobs like compiling or rendering who don't want those jobs slowing down the system while actively working.

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