Zeit, erfassen. A command line tool for tracking time.

1. Purpose

The Zeit command line utility is a cross-platform, terminal-based time tracking tool designed for precise, reliable, and low-overhead activity logging. Zeit enables personnel to record, manage, and review time allocations associated with specific tasks and projects, providing a structured and auditable record of work conducted.

2. Scope

Zeit is intended for use by technical operators, software engineers, and administrative personnel requiring accurate time tracking within command line environments. It operates effectively across major Unix-like systems including macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, and Plan 9.

3. Features

• Terminal-Native Operation: Fully functional in CLI environments; no graphical dependencies.
• Graphical User Interface (soon): Dedicated GUI application.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Operable on all major Unix-based and Windows systems.
• Low Overhead: Minimal system resource utilization.
• Data Integrity: Entries stored in a local, easily auditable database.
• Extensibility: Designed for integration with external reporting, automation, and analytical systems.
• Team Tracking (soon): Collaborative tracking through centralized API service.

4. Functional Overview

Zeit maintains a local database of recorded time blocks. Users may initiate, conclude, and review time entries through concise terminal commands. The system supports hierarchical categorization by project, task, and entry, allowing flexible yet standardized data structuring.

Primary functions include:

• TRACK: Initiates a new time entry under a specified project or task.
• LIST: Displays recorded time blocks, filtered by specific criteria and time range.
• IMPORT: Import existing time recordings from various (soon) formats.
• EXPORT: Export recorded time blocks as standardized JSON format for use with external applications.

5. use

Zeit may be obtained via the official repository at:

Installation and configuration procedures are documented within the repository’s technical manual.

Zeit is a project by マリウス and is published under the SEGV license.