TimeScribe
Modern & private time tracking for macOS & Windows. No cloud, no registration, no paywall. Just download and track your work hours 100% offline.
Install / Use
/learn @WINBIGFOX/TimeScribeREADME
🚀 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 (中文)
📦 Download & Installation
Option 1: Download the App
Head to the latest release and download:
- 🖥 Windows:
TimeScribe-setup.exe👉🏻 Direct download link Windows - 🍏 macOS:
TimeScribe.dmg👉🏻 Direct 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:
brew install timescribe
After installation, you can launch TimeScribe via Spotlight or from your Applications folder.
Option 3: Build from Source (Developers)
# Clone the repo
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
<p align="center"> <picture> <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/menubar_dark.png?raw=true"> <img alt="Menu Bar" width="550" src="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/menubar_light.png?raw=true"> </picture> </p>🧭 Time Tracking
<p align="center"> <picture> <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/dayview_en_dark.webp?raw=true"> <img alt="Time Tracking" src="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/dayview_en_light.webp?raw=true"> </picture> </p>🧠 App Activity
<p align="center"> <picture > <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/app_activity_en_dark.webp?raw=true"> <img alt="App Activity" src="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/app_activity_en_light.webp?raw=true"> </picture> </p>📋 Project Tracking
<p align="center"> <picture > <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/projects_en_dark.webp?raw=true"> <img alt="Project Tracking" src="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/projects_en_light.webp?raw=true"> </picture> <picture > <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/project_detail_en_dark.webp?raw=true"> <img alt="Project Tracking" src="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/project_detail_en_light.webp?raw=true"> </picture> </p>🗓️ Absence Planning
<p align="center"> <picture > <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/absences_en_dark.webp?raw=true"> <img alt="Absence Planning" src="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/absences_en_light.webp?raw=true"> </picture> </p>⚙️ Automatic Start/Pause
<p align="center"> <picture > <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/start_break_en_dark.webp?raw=true"> <img alt="Automatic Start/Pause" src="https://github.com/WINBIGFOX/TimeScribe/blob/main/.github/images/start_break_en_light.webp?raw=true"> </picture> </p>🔗 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.
<a href="https://github.com/sponsors/WINBIGFOX" target="_blank"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/GitHub Sponsors-EA4AAA?style=for-the-badge&logo=githubsponsors&logoColor=white" /> </a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kc7qv2k6jqr" target="_blank"> <img height="28px" src="https://cdn.buymeacoffee.com/buttons/v2/default-yellow.png" /> </a>📄 License
Distributed under the GPL-3.0 License. See LICENSE for more information.
