klog ☆

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Description:
Command-line tool for time tracking in a human-readable, plain-text file format

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 6.6@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 21, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: time-tracking cli productivity developer-tools plaintext

Install: brew install klog

About:
klog is a command-line tool for managing time tracking data in a human-readable, plain-text file format. It allows users to record work sessions with natural language syntax, providing powerful commands for summarizing, aggregating, and exporting data. The tool's core value proposition is its simplicity and portability, as all data is stored in a single, version-control-friendly file.

Key Features:

Human-readable, plain-text file format (.klog)
Powerful CLI for summarizing, filtering, and aggregating data
Natural language input for dates and durations
Cross-platform and self-contained
Supports JSON and CSV export

Use Cases:

Freelancers tracking billable hours for client projects
Developers logging time for open-source contributions or issue tracking
Teams maintaining a shared, version-controlled work log in Git

Alternatives:

Watson – Watson is another CLI time tracker that also uses a local data store, but klog distinguishes itself with a custom, human-readable file format designed for direct editing and clarity.
Timewarrior – Timewarrior is a powerful CLI tool focused on interval tracking, often with more complex commands. klog offers a simpler, more streamlined syntax focused on daily summaries and plain-text portability.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 22, 2025 8:49pm	6.6	0	VERSION_BUMP	818640bd
Dec 21, 2025 10:51pm		0	META	bffc6d34