How to Install ActivityWatch on Manjaro

ActivityWatch is an open-source time tracking software that tracks your computer usage and provides insights about your daily tasks. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of how to install ActivityWatch on Manjaro following some simple steps.

Prerequisites

In order to proceed with the installation process, you need:

• Manjaro Linux installed on your system
• Internet connection

Installation Steps

Here are the steps to install ActivityWatch on Manjaro:

Step 1: Add the ActivityWatch repository

Open the terminal and add the ActivityWatch repository to your system by running the following command:

$ sudo pacman -S git
$ git clone https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch.git

Step 2: Install Python and pip

Next, you need to install Python and pip, which are required to run ActivityWatch on your system. Run the following command in the terminal:

$ sudo pacman -S python python-pip

Step 3: Install ActivityWatch

In the terminal, navigate to the ActivityWatch directory by running the following command:

$ cd activitywatch

Now, install ActivityWatch by running the following command:

$ sudo pip install .

Step 4: Start ActivityWatch

Once the installation is complete, you can start ActivityWatch by running the following command:

$ activitywatch start

You can also add ActivityWatch to your startup applications list by running the following command:

$ activitywatch --event daemonize

Step 5: Access ActivityWatch

Now that you have installed and started ActivityWatch, you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:5600.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can easily install and start using ActivityWatch on your Manjaro system to keep track of your computer usage.

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