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This PR adds a new backlog task to integrate wztype, a Wayland virtual keyboard input tool written in Zig, into the personal website's project showcase.

What is wztype?

wztype is a modern reimplementation of xdotool's typing functionality for Wayland compositors. It's a pure Zig implementation that provides:

  • Unicode text input - Type any Unicode characters including special symbols and emojis
  • Modifier key control - Press and release modifiers (Shift, Ctrl, Alt, etc.) with precise timing
  • Named key support - Press function keys, arrow keys, and other special keys by name
  • Cross-platform support - Works on any Wayland compositor with comprehensive Nix development environment
  • Memory safety - Built with Zig for performance and safety guarantees

Implementation Details

Created task-0001101 - Add-wztype-to-website.md following the established backlog.md format with:

  • Proper task ID sequencing (0001101 following the latest task 0001100)
  • Relevant labels - zig, wayland, cli, tools, virtual-keyboard
  • Clear acceptance criteria focusing on showcasing systems programming expertise
  • Medium priority classification appropriate for personal project additions

The task defines specific requirements for highlighting Wayland-specific advantages over X11, CLI usage patterns, and the modern Nix-based development workflow that demonstrates technical depth in systems programming.

Repository Context

This addition fits naturally into the existing project portfolio which already includes other Zig-based tools like libsqlz (compile-time ORM) and various systems programming projects. The wztype tool showcases expertise in:

  • Modern Wayland protocol implementation
  • Low-level input simulation and virtual device management
  • Cross-platform development with Nix
  • Memory-safe systems programming with Zig

The task is ready for implementation following the project's established workflow and will help demonstrate cutting-edge Linux desktop technology expertise.

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need to make a github issue for adding my personal wztype and (from my github account to my personal website as)


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Co-authored-by: conneroisu <88785126+conneroisu@users.noreply.github.com>
Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] need to make a github issue for adding my personal wztype and (from my github account to my personal website as) Add wztype Wayland virtual keyboard tool to project backlog Sep 25, 2025
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