⚙️ Plugin Workflow

When the aw-sync-agent starts, it initializes the chosen plugins specified in the configuration. The workflow is as follows:

1. Initialization:

   • Upon startup, the agent reads the aw-sync-settings.yaml file to identify which plugins are enabled.
   • Each plugin is initialized according to its specific requirements, preparing it for data processing.

2. Data Synchronization:

   • At every sync cycle, the agent collects data from the local ActivityWatch instance.
   • The collected data is then passed through the initialized plugins sequentially.

3. Data Processing:

   • Each plugin processes the data according to its defined functionality (e.g., filtering, transformation).
   • After processing, the plugins return the final dataset that has been modified or filtered as per the plugin logic.

4. Data Push to Prometheus:

   • The final processed data is then securely pushed to the Prometheus database using the remote-write feature.

This modular approach allows for flexible and customizable data processing, ensuring that only the desired data is sent to Prometheus while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.

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