Smart & Private Time Tracking for macOS & Windows
Track, analyze, and own your work hours
No cloud. No registration. No paywall. Just productivity.
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About
TimeScribe is the easiest way to track your work hours -- without the hassle.
It is designed for everyone who needs to keep track of their time but doesn't want to pay for a subscription, create an account, or upload their private data to the cloud. Whether you are a freelancer billing clients, a remote worker logging hours, or just want to improve your personal productivity, TimeScribe gives you full control.
Why use TimeScribe?
- Completely Free: No hidden costs, no premium plans, no paywalls.
- No Registration: No email required. Just download, open, and start tracking.
- 100% Offline & Private: Your data stays on your device. We don't track you.
Simply put: It's a professional time tracking tool that respects your privacy and your wallet.
Key Features
- Start, pause, and stop tracking with one click
- Visualize your day and weekly work patterns
- See app usage and categorize work vs distractions
- Plan absences like vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Track time on projects with descriptions, hourly rates, and billing calculations
- Auto start/pause based on screen time and idle status
- Export as PDF, Excel, and CSV: Easily export your time tracking data for further analysis or reporting.
- Supports macOS & Windows
- Custom keyboard shortcuts
- Deep-Link support for macOS & Windows (see Deep-Link API)
- Multi-language support
- 100% Local: No cloud, no registration, no paywall
- Auto Updates: Always up-to-date
Supported Languages
- Danish
- English (UK/US)
- French (FR/CA)
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese (BR)
- Chinese (Zhong Wen )
Download & Installation
Option 1: Download the App
Head to the latest release and download:
- Windows:
TimeScribe-setup.exeDirect download link Windows - macOS:
TimeScribe.dmgDirect download link macOS (Apple Silicon) | (Intel)
Then:
- Windows: Run the
.exeand follow the setup instructions. - macOS: Open the
.dmg, then drag TimeScribe to your Applications folder.
Option 2: Install via Homebrew (macOS)
If you're on macOS and have Homebrew installed, you can install TimeScribe with:
After installation, you can launch TimeScribe via Spotlight or from your Applications folder.
Option 3: Build from Source (Developers)
git clone https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/timescribe.git
cd timescribe
# Install dependencies
composer install
npm install
# Copy the example environment file
cp .env.example .env
# Generate an application key
php artisan key:generate
# Build for macOS
npm run build
php artisan native:build mac
# Build for Windows (coming soon or adjust accordingly)
php artisan native:build win
Screenshots
Menu Bar
Time Tracking
App Activity
Project Tracking
Absence Planning
Automatic Start/Pause
Deep-Link API
You can control the timer from other tools (for example Shortcuts, Alfred, Raycast, AutoHotkey, or custom scripts) by opening a TimeScribe link:
timescribe://start/work- starts work trackingtimescribe://start/break- starts break trackingtimescribe://stop- stops the current timer
This works on macOS and Windows when TimeScribe is installed.
Tech Stack
TimeScribe is built with a modern stack, leveraging the best of web and desktop technologies:
- Core: Laravel (PHP)
- Desktop Runtime: NativePHP (Electron)
- Frontend: Vue.js + Tailwind CSS
- Database: SQLite (Local)
Community & Contributing
Contributions are what make the open source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.
Sponsor & License
If TimeScribe helps you save time or money, please consider supporting the development.
License
Distributed under the GPL-3.0 License. See LICENSE for more information.