Timing for macOS
Automatic time tracking app for Mac that captures all computer activity without manual timers. Uses AI to categorize applications and documents into projects, offering both open API and AppleScript integration for developers.
Last updated: 2026-03-17 22:21
Overview
Timing is an automatic time tracking application exclusively for macOS that captures all computer activity in the background, eliminating the need for manual timers. Using intelligent categorization and project detection, it's particularly popular among developers, designers, and knowledge workers who need accurate time records without workflow interruption.
Key Features
- Fully Automatic: Tracks all application usage, documents, and websites automatically
- AI Categorization: Machine learning suggests project assignments based on activity patterns
- Privacy-First: All data stored locally on Mac, never uploaded to cloud
- Developer-Friendly: Built-in APIs through AppleScript and Web API
- Project Detection: Automatically recognizes which project you're working on based on context
- Timeline View: Visual timeline of your entire day's activities
- Productivity Insights: Analyze how time is spent across apps and projects
- Offline Capable: Works without internet connection
- No Manual Timers: Never need to remember to start/stop tracking
- Native Mac App: Optimized for macOS with full system integration
For Developers
Timing offers specific features for software developers:
- Integrates with development tools (Xcode, VS Code, terminal)
- Git repository detection for automatic project assignment
- API access for custom integrations
- AppleScript support for automation
- Zapier integration alongside Web API
- Command-line interface for scripting
API Capabilities
AppleScript API
Control Timing through AppleScript for macOS automation workflows.
Web API
HTTP API for:
- Custom reporting dashboards
- Integration with billing systems
- Project management tool sync
- Custom analytics and visualizations
Benefits
- Zero workflow disruption (no manual tracking)
- 100% time capture (nothing forgotten)
- Accurate billable hours for freelancers
- Project profitability insights
- Personal productivity analytics
- Historical activity reconstruction
Use Cases
- Freelance developers tracking client projects
- Designers billing for creative work
- Consultants documenting engagement time
- Anyone needing automatic activity logs
- Teams requiring detailed time records
Privacy and Data
- All data stays on local Mac
- No cloud syncing (unless user enables)
- Full control over tracked applications
- Ability to exclude sensitive apps/websites
- No screenshots or keystroke logging
Pricing
Starts around $10-12 per month or $79-99 for perpetual license. Free trial available.
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