Atea
A minimalistic text file based menu bar time tracker for macOS that stores tracked times in CSV files, offering simple, local-first time tracking without databases or cloud services.
About this tool
Overview
Aeta is a minimalistic text file based menu bar time tracker for MacOS. The current task file resides in a configurable location, and tracked times are stored in CSV files.
Key Features
- Text File Based: All data stored in simple, portable CSV format
- Menu Bar Access: Quick access from the macOS menu bar
- Local Storage: Current task file and time logs reside in configurable local locations
- No Database: Avoid complexity of database systems with plain text storage
- Minimal Footprint: Lightweight application with minimal system resource usage
Philosophy
Designed for users who prefer simplicity and data portability over feature richness, Atea provides just enough functionality for basic time tracking without unnecessary complexity.
Data Format
Tracked times are stored in CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format, making it easy to import into spreadsheets, databases, or custom analysis tools.
Platform
Available for macOS.
Pricing
Free and open source on GitHub.
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