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Timewarrior

A free, open-source command-line time tracker from the makers of Taskwarrior.

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About Timewarrior

Timewarrior tracks time from the terminal. You start tracking with a command and tags (for example a client and a task), stop it later, and fill in or adjust intervals afterwards; tags replace the client and project structure of graphical tools. Reports summarise time by day, week or tag, show gaps and totals, and extensions written in any language can produce custom reports such as invoices or CSV exports. It integrates with Taskwarrior through a hook, so starting a task can start tracking time automatically, and its data is stored in plain-text files you can back up or sync yourself. It is free and open source, maintained by the Gothenburg Bit Factory, and runs on Linux and macOS (and Windows through WSL). There are no mobile or team features and no GUI, so it is aimed squarely at developers and terminal users who want lightweight, scriptable personal time tracking.

Best for: Developers who want scriptable time tracking in the terminal, especially Taskwarrior users.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free and open source
  • Plain-text data and custom report extensions
  • Pairs with Taskwarrior via a hook

Why people leave

  • Command line only
  • No team, mobile or invoicing features
  • You set up your own sync and backups

Top Timewarrior alternatives

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  2. 2Kimai logo
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    solidtime

    Open-source tracker with a GUI, desktop app and team features.

    59.6
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    Automatic coding-time tracking through editor plugins.

    57.2
  5. 5Super Productivity logo
    Super Productivity

    Free, open-source task list with built-in time tracking and a GUI.

    47.8

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Timewarrior: common questions

Is Timewarrior free?

Yes. Timewarrior is free, open-source software.

Is Timewarrior open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at GothenburgBitFactory/timewarrior.

What platforms does Timewarrior run on?

Timewarrior is available for Linux and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Timewarrior?

The highest-ranked Timewarrior alternatives right now are ActivityWatch, Kimai and solidtime. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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