Day 9: Timetagger – A Powerful Open-Source Time Tracking Tool – 7 Days of Docker

26. February 2025

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Time tracking is essential for productivity, and TimeTagger is a great open-source tool for the job. It provides an intuitive web-based interface that helps you log your activities efficiently. Whether you’re a freelancer, a remote worker, or managing a team, TimeTagger offers a streamlined approach to tracking your time.

Why Choose TimeTagger?

TimeTagger stands out for several reasons:

User-Friendly Interface: A simple and intuitive UI makes tracking time effortless.
Open-Source: Free to use and modify to fit your needs.
Customizable: Supports various integrations and modifications.
Self-Hosted Option: Run it on your own server for full control over your data.

Running TimeTagger with Docker / Portainer Stacks

Using Docker to run TimeTagger makes installation and maintenance effortless. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Setup a fresh Stack in Portainer


version: "3"
services:
  timetagger:
    image: ghcr.io/almarklein/timetagger
    ports:
      - "8094:80"
    volumes:
      - ./_timetagger:/root/_timetagger
    environment:
      - TIMETAGGER_BIND=0.0.0.0:80
      - TIMETAGGER_DATADIR=/root/_timetagger
      - TIMETAGGER_LOG_LEVEL=info
      - TIMETAGGER_CREDENTIALS=admin:password  # test:test

version: "3"

services:

timetagger:

image: ghcr.io/almarklein/timetagger

ports:

- "8094:80"

volumes:

- ./_timetagger:/root/_timetagger

environment:

- TIMETAGGER_BIND=0.0.0.0:80

- TIMETAGGER_DATADIR=/root/_timetagger

- TIMETAGGER_LOG_LEVEL=info

- TIMETAGGER_CREDENTIALS=admin:password # test:test

2. Access TimeTagger

Once the container is running, open your browser and go to:


http://localhost:8094

http://localhost:8094

You should now see the TimeTagger interface and can start tracking your time! I am using a proxy to actual host it on one of my internal domains.

You can now setup additional accounts and start tracking your time.

Thoughts

TimeTagger is a fantastic time-tracking solution for individuals and teams who want an open-source and self-hosted option. Running it in Docker simplifies the setup and maintenance, making it accessible to anyone looking to enhance their productivity.

I have been using it for almost 6 years now and my daughter is using it as well to keep track of her worktime.
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