TimeScribe for MAC
Free, open-source time tracker for Mac: log work hours, breaks and projects from the menu bar, with no account, no cloud and no subscription.
TimeScribe Overview
TimeScribe is a time tracker for people who want to keep a record of their working hours without paying for a subscription, creating an account or sending their data to a cloud. You start, pause and stop the timer with one click from the menu bar, and the app shows your day and your week as work patterns. It can also start and pause by itself, based on screen time and idle status.
For freelancers and remote workers there is project tracking with descriptions, hourly rates and billing calculations, absence planning for vacation, sick leave and holidays, and export to PDF, Excel and CSV. Optional app tracking shows which apps you used and lets you sort work from distractions; it is off by default. All data stays on your Mac and the app works offline. TimeScribe is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license and is developed by WINBIGFOX. It needs macOS 12 or later and has separate downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel. It is built for individual users rather than teams.
Key Features
TimeScribe keeps time tracking simple and keeps your records on your own Mac.
- One-click tracking: start, pause and stop your work time.
- Day and week views: see your work patterns at a glance.
- App activity: optional tracking of app usage, work versus distractions.
- Absence planning: vacation, sick leave and holidays.
- Projects: descriptions, hourly rates and billing calculations.
- Automatic start and pause: based on screen time and idle status.
- Export: PDF, Excel and CSV files.
- Shortcuts and deep links: custom keyboard shortcuts and a deep-link API.
What’s New in Version 1.17.1
TimeScribe 1.17.1 is a maintenance release that keeps the app up to date and secure.
- Internal dependencies updated
- Security fixes applied
TimeScribe FAQ
Is TimeScribe free?
Yes. TimeScribe is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Its makers state that there are no hidden costs, subscriptions or restrictions.
Which macOS version does TimeScribe need?
macOS 12 or later, according to its Homebrew listing.
Does TimeScribe run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. There are separate downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Do I need an account to use TimeScribe?
No. You download it, open it and start tracking, without registering or giving an email address.
Where does TimeScribe store my data?
On your own device. There is no cloud, and the app works completely offline.
Is app tracking mandatory in TimeScribe?
No. App tracking is optional and off by default. You decide which data is recorded.
Can TimeScribe export my hours?
Yes. You can export your times as PDF, Excel or CSV, for example for invoices or accounting.
Is TimeScribe made for teams?
No. It is built for individual users. Its makers suggest project management tools such as OpenProject for teams.
Can I install TimeScribe with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install timescribe.
Where does the TimeScribe download on timescribe.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official TimeScribe website at https://timescribe.app/. timescribe.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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