ActivityWatch
brew install --cask activitywatch
v0.13.2
Open-source time tracker that logs app and website usage automatically, storing all data locally on your device.
Why you might care
ActivityWatch is free, privacy-focused, and keeps all tracking data on your machine rather than sending it to cloud servers. It's cross-platform and extensible via plugins, making it ideal for developers and privacy-conscious users who want detailed insights into how they spend time on their computer.
307
30-day installs · #678
792
90-day · #763
1.9k
365-day · #1005
Links
- https://activitywatch.net/
- Brew formula source: Casks/a/activitywatch.rb
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