How to Install Hakatime on Clear Linux Latest?

Hakatime is an open-source software that tracks time spent on different activities while using your computer. It is a useful tool for productivity and project management. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Hakatime on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure you have the following requirements.

Step 1: Install Git

Hakatime is hosted on Github, and we need to clone the repository to install it on Clear Linux. Therefore, the first step is to install Git on your system. Open the terminal on Clear Linux and enter the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add git

The above command will install Git on your system.

Step 2: Clone Hakatime

Now, we need to clone the Hakatime repository to our local system. Open the terminal and execute the following command:

git clone https://github.com/mujx/hakatime.git

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Hakatime has some dependencies that need to be installed before we can run it on Clear Linux. Open the terminal and execute the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add go

Step 4: Build Hakatime

After installing the dependencies, navigate to the Hakatime directory using the following command:

cd hakatime

Now, we can build Hakatime by running the following command:

make build

The above command will compile and build Hakatime.

Step 5: Run Hakatime

After building Hakatime, we can run it using the following command:

./hakatime

This command will start the Hakatime service.

Step 6: Configure Hakatime

By default, Hakatime will start tracking your activity immediately after running it. However, you can configure Hakatime to track specific activities or exclude others. To configure Hakatime, navigate to the Hakatime directory and open the config.ini file using the following command:

nano config.ini

You can modify the configuration file as per your requirements.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Hakatime on Clear Linux Latest. Hakatime is a valuable tool that can help you monitor your productivity and manage your time efficiently. If you face any issues during the installation process or have any queries, feel free to leave a comment below.

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