timed-prompt 0.0.3
Cross-platform input/getpass prompt with real timeout (Windows/Linux/macOS)
Requires Python: >=3.9
Keywords: input, getpass, timeout, prompt, cross-platform, python-tools

# timed-prompt

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---

A **cross-platform Python library** for `input()` / `getpass()` prompts with a **real timeout**, compatible with **Windows, Linux, and macOS**.

Unlike the standard `input()`, this library ensures:

* Timeout is enforced safely
* No daemon threads or signals required
* Works reliably on Windows console
* Simple SSH-style password prompt UX

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## ✨ Features

* ✔ Cross-platform: Windows / Linux / macOS
* ✔ Works with both `input()` and `getpass()`
* ✔ Enforces timeout without hanging or crashing
* ✔ Optional **quiet mode** (no prompt output)
* ✔ Can be used in CLI tools, scripts, and SSH-style workflows

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## 🔹 Project layout

```
timed-prompt/
├── timed_prompt/          # Importable package
│   ├── __init__.py        # Exposes API
│   └── prompt.py          # Core logic
├── examples/              # Non-package demo scripts
│   └── demo.py
├── .github/
│   └── workflows/
│       └── python-app.yml # CI + Codecov
├── README.md              # PyPI description
├── pyproject.toml         # PEP 621 config
├── LICENSE                # Required for PyPI
├── MANIFEST.in            # Source dist inclusion
└── .gitignore
```

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## 📦 Installation

### **1️⃣ Install via PyPI (recommended)**

```bash
pip install timed-prompt
```

### **2️⃣ Clone the repository (optional / development)**

```bash
git clone https://github.com/kumarmuthu/timed-prompt
cd timed-prompt
```

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## ▶️ Usage

### **Normal mode (prompt displayed)**

```python
from timed_prompt import timed_input_or_getpass

# Prompt displayed normally, 30s timeout
pw = timed_input_or_getpass("Password (30s timeout): ", 30)

if pw is None:
    print("Timed out")
else:
    print(f"Password entered (length): {len(pw)}")
```

> ⚠️ **Security note:** Avoid printing actual passwords in production.

### **Quiet mode (prompt not printed)**

```python
from timed_prompt import timed_input_or_getpass

# Quiet mode: prompt not shown, useful for automated scripts
pw = timed_input_or_getpass("Enter password: ", 20, quiet=True)

if pw is None:
    print("Timed out (quiet mode)")
else:
    print(f"Password entered (quiet mode, length): {len(pw)}")
```

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## 📁 Example script

```bash
python examples/demo.py
```

Or via CLI entry point after installation:

```bash
timed-prompt-demo
```

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## Author

Created and maintained by **[kumarmuthu](https://github.com/kumarmuthu)**.

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## 📝 License

MIT License
Feel free to use, modify, and contribute.

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