How to install TimeTagger on Elementary OS

TimeTagger is a time tracking app that helps keep track of the time spent on various tasks. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install TimeTagger on Elementary OS.

Prerequisites

Installation Steps

  1. The first step is to download the AppImage file for TimeTagger from the official website using the following command:

    wget https://timetagger.app/latest/timetagger-x64.AppImage
    
  2. Once the download is complete, make the downloaded file executable by running the following command:

    chmod +x timetagger-x64.AppImage
    
  3. Now, we need to create a directory for TimeTagger. You can create a new directory in your home directory with the following command:

    mkdir ~/timetagger
    
  4. Move the downloaded file to the new directory with the following command:

    mv timetagger-x64.AppImage ~/timetagger
    
  5. Now you can launch TimeTagger from the Terminal using the following command:

    ~/timetagger/timetagger-x64.AppImage
    
  6. If you want to create a desktop shortcut, create a new file using the following command:

    nano ~/.local/share/applications/timetagger.desktop
    
  7. In the editor, add the following lines of code:

    [Desktop Entry]
    Name=TimeTagger
    Exec=/home/<username>/timetagger/timetagger-x64.AppImage
    Icon=/home/<username>/timetagger/timetagger.png
    Terminal=false
    Type=Application
    Categories=Office;
    

    Replace <username> with your username.

  8. Once you have added the code, save the file and exit the editor.

  9. Now you can open TimeTagger from the Applications menu or by searching for it in the search bar.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed TimeTagger on Elementary OS.

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