CooldownTimers

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CooldownTimers (CDT) creates customizable bars that count down the remaining time until a spell, item, or ability cooldown finishes. It helps you track important cooldowns easily during gameplay.

Installation

GitAddonsManager

The easiest way to keep CooldownTimers up to date is by using GitAddonsManager.

  1. Add the Repository: Add the following URL to GitAddonsManager: https://github.com/Road-block/CooldownTimers.git
  2. Select the Branch: Ensure that the master branch is selected.
  3. Update: Using GitAddonsManager, you can check for and install updates for all your AddOns with a single click.

Manual Installation

If you prefer manual installation, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the main page of the repository.
  2. Click the <> Code dropdown and download the repository as a .zip.
  3. Unpack the .zip and rename the folder to CooldownTimers, removing the -master suffix.
  4. Move the folder into your Interface/AddOns directory and restart the game.



Git Links




Commands

Command Description
/cdt on Enable the cooldown bars.
/cdt off Disable the cooldown bars.
/cdt menu Show the configuration/options menu.
/cdt unlock Unlock bars for repositioning.
/cdt lock Lock bars in place.
/cdt report Toggle cooldown reporting to party/raid.
/cdt report <channel> Set report channel (party, say, guild, yell, select).
/cdt style <minutes|seconds> Changes the display style of the countdown (either minutes or seconds).
/cdt groups Manage cooldown groups (create, delete, assign).




Preview

Options:


Timer:


Alert:




Configuration

Access the options menu with /cdt menu. Here you can:

  • Change textures, colors, and bar sizes.
  • Adjust how many columns and spacing.
  • Enable or disable icons, text, and time display.
  • Set alert sounds and behaviors.
  • Manage groups for organizing cooldowns.



Features

  • Configurable Bars: Adjust position, size, scale, colors, and textures.
  • Cooldown Detection: Tracks spell, item, pet, and special abilities cooldowns.
  • Grouping: Organize cooldowns into groups for easier management.
  • Reporting: Send cooldown status messages to chat channels.
  • Visual Customization: Change bar textures, colors, and display styles.
  • Alerts & Sounds: Notifications when cooldowns finish.




Localization

The addon supports multiple languages, including English, German, French, and more. The labels and messages adapt based on your game locale.