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TimeScribe

TimeScribe

Track work hours, breaks, and projects locally without accounts or cloud dependency. Open source, free, and available for macOS and Windows.

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TimeScribe

TimeScribe is a private, offline time tracking application designed to help you monitor working hours, breaks, projects, and overtime without relying on cloud services or requiring an account. Available for both macOS and Windows, it ensures your data stays on your device.

Key Features

  • Local-Only Tracking: All data is stored locally on your device, ensuring privacy and no cloud dependency.
  • No Account Required: Start tracking immediately without signing up.
  • Project & Task Management: Organize time entries by projects and tasks for better invoicing and reporting.
  • Break & Overtime Tracking: Monitor breaks, scheduled hours, and overtime to maintain work-life balance.
  • App Usage Insights: Track which applications you use during work hours for better productivity analysis.
  • Menu Bar Integration: Quickly start, stop, or switch timers directly from the menu bar.
  • Open Source: Fully open source under the MIT license, allowing for transparency and community contributions.
  • Cross-Platform: Available for both macOS and Windows.

Tech / Self-Hosting

TimeScribe is a desktop application and does not require self-hosting. It runs entirely offline on your local machine, ensuring maximum privacy and data control. The application is built with Vue.js and Laravel, and the source code is available on GitHub.