Tockler
Tockler is a free and open-source automatic desktop time tracking application that monitors your active window title and idle time to track computer usage and working time across Mac, Linux, and Windows platforms.
Last updated: 2026-03-15 04:16
Overview
Tockler is a free application that automatically tracks your computer usage and working time by monitoring active window titles and idle time, providing detailed insights into how you spend your time on your computer.
Features
- Automatic Tracking: Tracks your time by monitoring your active window title and idle time without manual input
- Application Usage Monitoring: Provides detailed insights into application usage and window titles
- Computer State Detection: Monitors and logs computer state (idle, offline, online)
- Time Charts: Automatically generates time charts depicting the apps you were using, the items you are tracking, and your online, offline, or idle status
- Cross-Platform: Works on Mac, Linux, and Windows platforms
- Privacy-Focused: Operates locally on your computer rather than sending data to cloud servers
- Open Source: Free and open-source software available on GitHub
Privacy & Data
Tockler is a privacy-focused alternative to commercial time tracking solutions. All tracking happens locally on your computer, and no data is sent to external servers. You maintain full control over your tracking data.
Availability
The tool is available on the GitHub repository at MayGo/tockler and can be downloaded for Mac, Linux, and Windows.
Pricing
Free and open-source software.
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