HPR (Human Pattern Recorder) is an automatic activity tracker that monitors the active window and builds a detailed record of how you spend time on your computer. It works offline and does not require an account, with collected activity data stored locally.
The program offers a native graphical interface and supports multiple Linux desktop environments and window managers. It can track applications, browser tabs and coding projects, while its Insights view analyses historical activity to reveal focus patterns and changes in working habits.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Tracks the active window automatically and records timestamped transitions throughout the day.
- Displays the current application, total time spent in each application and complete switch history.
- Supports Hyprland, GNOME, KDE Plasma 6, Cinnamon and niri on Linux.
- Provides browser tab tracking for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave and Zen Browser without browser extensions.
- Tracks projects in Visual Studio Code and JetBrains IDEs.
- Stores activity data locally using SQLite and does not require an online account.
- Provides a timeline for exploring daily activity.
- Offers activity analysis covering focus sessions, distraction patterns and screen-time trends.
- Lets users set daily usage limits and goals for tracked applications.
- Supports automatic idle detection.
- Includes a Lua 5.4 extension system for adding functionality and custom tracking backends.
- Supports external themes which can be loaded at runtime.
- Provides system tray controls and can continue tracking while its main window is hidden.
Website: github.com/plexescor/HPR
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Developer: Plexescor (Abhijot Singh)
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
HPR is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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