Arbtt - Automatic Rule-Based Time Tracker
Open-source automatic time tracking tool for Linux, Windows, and macOS that captures window titles and active applications every minute, then applies user-defined rules to categorize time retroactively. Written in Haskell, arbtt keeps raw data intact allowing rule refinement over time without losing historical information.
About this tool
Overview
Arbtt (Automatic Rule-Based Time Tracker) is open-source software for Linux, Windows, and macOS that runs as a desktop daemon, recording what windows are open and which is active, then categorizing time based on user-defined rules.
How It Works
Data Collection
arbtt-capture runs in background and keeps a continuous log:
- Which windows are open
- Window titles
- Which window has focus
- Time since last user action
- Saves one sample per minute (configurable)
Rule-Based Categorization
Mapping from raw window titles to "tags" is done by configuration file with powerful syntax:
- Rules applied in real-time during evaluation, not recording
- Raw data always intact
- Can add more rules later for forgotten cases
- Retroactive categorization
Technical Details
- Written in Haskell
- Open source (GitHub: github.com/nomeata/arbtt)
- Saves configurable samples (default: one per minute)
- Privacy-conscious: log file may contain sensitive data - protect it well
Platform Support
- Linux
- Windows
- macOS
Key Advantage
Raw data preservation means you can refine categorization rules anytime without losing historical tracking information.
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