Proximity Lock System is a CLI tool that automatically locks your system when your paired Bluetooth device (like your phone) goes out of range. It continuously monitors nearby devices, ensuring your computer stays secure when you step away. - Akarshjha03/ProximityLockSystem
📌 Release Notes v2.0.0
Interface Overhaul + Security Console Upgrade
This release delivers a complete redesign of the command-line interface, transforming the tool into a modern, security-grade monitoring console.
Proximity Lock System 2.0 is a total lifesaver for security-minded folks like me! Automatically locking your computer when your phone strays too far? That’s the kind of simplicity I need to stop stressing about leaving my laptop unlocked. As someone who’s always popping up to grab coffee or chat with a coworker, this would keep my data safe without me even thinking. Quick ask: How does it handle multiple Bluetooth devices—like if I want to pair both my phone and smartwatch?
Nice launch! A proximity-based lock system is super practical, especially for people who move around a lot during work. Curious how reliable the Bluetooth range detection has been in real-world testing.
Do you have a simple GUI app-style interface to allow non-tech types to install and use your app on Macs? Thanks.
This is actually pretty clever! Been there way too many times where I step away for "just a second" and forget to lock my screen. The Bluetooth proximity idea is simple but effective. Congrats on the launch!
@akarshjha03 Low-friction security that actually gets used. I’m more likely to keep my machine locked now.
Aakarsh, this is really simple yet so innovative! I will definitely have a look at the code and see how you implemented it. This sounds extremely simple.
Will it remain a CLI tool in the near future, or will it be made into an application? I would love to understand so that I don't have to keep the CLI open for this tool to work and make it a more regular part of my workday.
@akarshjha03 Setup was surprisingly easy and the CLI is lightweight. It is exactly what I want on my dev machine.
@akarshjha03 Love this — finally my laptop locks itself when I walk away. Saves me the paranoia.
Super cool idea. Have you considered adding a small tray UI for it? Right now it feels aimed mostly at developers. With a simple UI you could reach anyone on macOS with basic IT skills. Could expand your audience fast
No statuses on Facebook written by your friends in your name. This should have been there a few years ago, I would have been prevented from so many embarrassments :D
Sounds nice. Does it work for Windows or Linux computers?
Also are you planning on creating an executable interface like an app so the app would be open for more people to use it?
About Proximity Lock System 2.0 on Product Hunt
“Never worry about leaving your computer unlocked again.”
Proximity Lock System 2.0 launched on Product Hunt on November 15th, 2025 and earned 201 upvotes and 41 comments, placing #4 on the daily leaderboard. Proximity Lock System is a CLI tool that automatically locks your system when your paired Bluetooth device (like your phone) goes out of range. It continuously monitors nearby devices, ensuring your computer stays secure when you step away. - Akarshjha03/ProximityLockSystem
Proximity Lock System 2.0 was featured in Open Source (68.3k followers), Developer Tools (511k followers) and GitHub (41.2k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 95.7k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
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