A simple yet powerful Alarm Clock GUI application built using Python and Tkinter . Set alarms easily, get notified when time’s up, and enjoy a clean, modern interface. Perfect for beginners exploring GUI programming with Python.
- Set Alarms – Enter time in
HH:MM:SSformat - Input Validation – Shows error message for invalid formats
- Popup Alerts – Alarm notification when time is reached
- Stop Alarm Button – Cancel active alarms easily
- Responsive Tkinter GUI – Clean, minimal design with clear controls
- Lightweight & Beginner-Friendly – Easy to understand and extend
| Dependency | Description |
|---|---|
| Python 3.8+ | Core programming language |
| Tkinter | GUI framework (preinstalled with Python) |
| datetime | For time management |
Check if Tkinter is available:
import tkinter
print("Tkinter is working!")If missing on Linux, install it with:
sudo apt-get install python3-tk
1️⃣ Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/mantrapatil03/python-beginner-friendly-projects.git
cd python-beginner-friendly-projects/alarm-clock
2️⃣ (Optional) Create a Virtual Environment
python -m venv venv
# Activate environment
source venv/bin/activate # macOS/Linux
venv\Scripts\activate # Windows
3️⃣ Install Dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
4️⃣ Run the App
python alarm_clock.py
Tip: Keep the app running in the background — it will alert you when the alarm time matches your system clock.
| Feature | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Add alarm sound | Planned | Play audio when alarm triggers |
| Multiple alarms | Planned | Support for more than one alarm |
| Snooze option | Planned | Add “Remind me later” button |
| Save alarm history | Planned | Keep a log of past alarms |
| Custom themes | Planned | Light/Dark mode for Tkinter window |
Contributions are always welcome! 🚀
- Fork this repository
- Create a feature branch
git checkout -b feature/your-feature - Commit your changes
- Push to your fork
- Open a Pull Request
Please follow clean code practices and PEP8 styling.
Mantra Patil
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