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timetrace

Simple command-line time tracker for projects

Time Tracking ★ 794 stars Easy setup GPL-3.0

timetrace is a simple command-line time tracker that records hours spent on projects and tasks directly from the terminal. It stores records as local files and produces reports for billing and review.

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Key features

  • Terminal-based tracking
  • Local file storage
  • Project and task records
  • Reporting commands

Strengths

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Written in Go
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM

Is timetrace secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for timetrace's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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