How to Install Hakatime on Windows 11

Hakatime is a productivity tool that tracks your coding activity and generates reports for different programming languages. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Hakatime on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Installation

Step 1: Clone the Hakatime Repository

First, open the command prompt in your Windows 11 system. Navigate to the directory where you want to install the Hakatime tool. Then, clone the Hakatime repository from GitHub by running the following command in the command prompt.

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

Step 2: Install the Dependencies

Once the clone is complete, navigate to the hakatime directory using the following command:

cd hakatime

Now, install the required dependencies by running the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Run the Application

After installing the required dependencies, run the Hakatime tool by executing the following command:

python3 hakatime.py

This will start the Hakatime tool on your Windows 11 system. You can access it by opening your web browser and entering the following URL:

http://localhost:5000/

Step 4: Configure the Hakatime Tool

Once the tool is running, you can configure it according to your preferences. The configuration file is located in config.py.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Hakatime on Windows 11. Now, you can use this productivity tool to track your coding activity and improve your workflow. Happy coding!

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