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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.

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