Timebox & Track for Stream Deck
A productivity plugin for Elgato Stream Deck that transforms your device into a powerful time tracking companion, allowing you to start, stop, and track time sessions with a single button press while displaying live countdown timers on your keys.
Last updated: 2026-03-15 23:43
Overview
Timebox & Track transforms your Elgato Stream Deck into a powerful productivity companion, eliminating the friction from time tracking. No apps to open, no forms to fill out—just press a button and focus on your work.
Key Features
Live Countdown Timer
Your Stream Deck key becomes a live countdown timer, showing exactly how much time remains in your session.
Automatic Logging
When you're done, your session is automatically logged—no manual entry required.
Project Tagging
Tag your activities by project, task, or category and switch tags mid-session if your focus shifts.
One-Button Operation
Start and stop time tracking with a single button press, keeping you in your flow state.
Related Plugins
Other time tracking plugins available for Stream Deck include:
- Toggl Plugin: Integrate with Toggl Track service and assign different keys to different projects
- Clockify Plugin: Track, start and stop Clockify timers on your Elgato Stream Deck
- Tomato Timer: Pomodoro-style timers to help balance work and break time
Benefits
The physical button interface makes time tracking habitual and effortless, reducing the cognitive load of switching to a time tracking app. Users report better adherence to time tracking because the tactile act of pressing a button is more satisfying and memorable than clicking in software.
Requirements
Requires an Elgato Stream Deck device (any model) and the Stream Deck software installed on your computer.
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