A simple CLI tool for tracking Pikud Ha'oref alarms.
Polls the unofficial API endpoint every second for incoming alarms. Prints active alarms as they occur. Prints routine messages once every 5 minutes by default.
This tool is based on an unofficial API, and cannot be guaranteed to show correct or timely data. Do not use it if human life is at stake. Do not assume it shows you correct data. Do not assume it works properly, or even works at all. Always follow official guidelines and procedures published by Pikud Ha'oref.
Further fine-print covering the terms of use of this tool can be found in the GPLv3 license file.
The easiest way to install is from PyPI with pip
:
$ pip install alarmpy
You can then run the alarmpy
executable directly:
$ alarmpy --help
For development usage it's recommended to clone the git repo and use pipenv
:
$ git clone https://github.com/yuvadm/alarmpy
$ cd alarmpy
$ pipenv sync -d
$ pipenv run alarmpy
Advanced flags can be set as described in the usage:
$ pipenv run alarmpy --help
Usage: alarmpy.py [OPTIONS]
Options:
--language [en|he|ar|ru] Alert language
--polling-delay INTEGER Polling delay in seconds
--routine-delay INTEGER Routine message delay in seconds
--alarm-id Print alarm IDs
--repeat-alarms Do not suppress ongoing alarms
--quiet Print only active alarms
--desktop-notifications Create push notifications on your desktop
notification center (currently only in Mac OS)
--help Show this message and exit.