rescuetime
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Description:
Time optimising application
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.2.11.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @RescueTime  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: time-tracking productivity analytics focus automation
Install: brew install --cask rescuetime
About:
RescueTime is an automatic time-tracking application that monitors computer usage across applications and websites to provide detailed productivity analytics. It runs securely in the background without manual timers, offering insights into work patterns and focus levels. The tool helps users identify distractions and optimize their daily workflow for better time management.
Key Features:
  • Automatic time tracking without manual input
  • FocusTime blocking feature to eliminate distractions
  • Detailed productivity reports and daily highlights
  • Goal setting with alerts for staying on track
  • Offline time tracking capability
Use Cases:
  • Freelancers tracking billable hours and project time allocation
  • Remote workers monitoring daily productivity and focus patterns
  • Students analyzing study habits and minimizing digital distractions
  • Teams measuring collective productivity and workflow efficiency
Alternatives:
  • Toggl Track – Manual time tracking with project billing focus
  • ManicTime – Windows-focused automatic time tracker with local data storage
  • ActivityWatch – Open-source alternative with self-hosted data privacy
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 21, 2025 10:40pm 3.2.11.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 295dc73d
Aug 13, 2024 8:49pm 3.2.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 480dbb0d