Open Source Time & Task Management Software
Time & Task Management software organizes daily schedules, tracks billable hours, and streamlines desktop workflows. These tools help you monitor device activity and manage lists of assignments through integrated dashboards or system utilities. This type of software serves individuals and teams who need to coordinate project deadlines and monitor system status. Self-hosting these apps ensures that time logs and task histories remain on private hardware. This approach prevents external services from accessing sensitive work patterns or activity data.
This page lists 48 open source tools in the Time & Task Management category. The most popular are PowerToys, MonitorControl and Homepage. Most use the MIT or AGPL-3.0 license, and 21 offer an official Docker image.
PowerToys
A collection of system utilities for customizing Windows and streamlining common desktop productivity tasks.
MonitorControl
Adjust brightness and volume of external displays on macOS using native keyboard keys and menu bar sliders.
Homepage
A customizable application dashboard with Docker and service API integrations for managing self-hosted environments.
Dashy
A customizable self-hosted dashboard for organizing homelab services with status monitoring and integrated widgets.
Super Productivity
Manage tasks and track time with local first storage and integrations for Jira, GitHub, and GitLab.
ActivityWatch
Automatically monitors device usage and records activity data with local storage for user privacy.
Seelen-UI
Replace the Windows desktop environment with a customizable shell featuring a tiling window manager and dock.
Flow.Launcher
Search for applications, files, and web content through a keyboard driven launcher for Windows desktop.
Midday
A business management tool for freelancers to track time, organize financial documents, and manage bank transactions.
Habitica
A habit building program that treats personal goals and tasks like a role playing game.
Mealie
A self hosted recipe manager and meal planner with automated import capabilities and shopping list integration.
eww
A standalone widget system for creating custom desktop interface elements within any window manager on Linux.
HeroicGamesLauncher
Manage and launch games from Epic Games Store, GOG, and Amazon Games on multiple desktop platforms.
Homer
A static homepage for servers that organizes services and links via a simple yaml configuration file.
Invoice Ninja
Create and send professional invoices, track expenses, accept payments, and manage projects from a self-hosted web app.
Heimdall
A personal application dashboard and launcher for organizing web applications and bookmarks in one place.
SolidTime
Track billable hours across multiple projects and clients with a self-hosted interface for freelancers and agencies.
Twinkle Tray
Control the backlight brightness of multiple external monitors via the Windows system tray using DDC/CI.
Cerebro
A desktop search launcher that provides quick access to applications, files, and web search via plugins.
KeepingYouAwake
Prevents a macOS system from entering sleep mode for a set duration or while activated.
Kando
A cross-platform pie menu for launching applications and simulating keyboard shortcuts via mouse or touch.
Pomotroid
A configurable Pomodoro timer with session statistics, customizable themes, and native desktop notifications for time management.
WinDynamicDesktop
Changes desktop wallpapers automatically throughout the day based on the time and location of the user.
Kimai
Track billable hours and manage project budgets with a self-hosted system for freelancers and companies.
Ueli
A keyboard driven launcher for quickly finding and opening applications, files, and bookmarks across multiple operating systems.
Wakapi
Track coding activity and visualize development statistics through a self-hosted backend compatible with WakaTime clients.
Reminders MenuBar
View and manage Apple Reminders directly from the macOS menu bar using a lightweight utility.
TomatoBar
A Pomodoro timer for the macOS menu bar with configurable intervals and global hotkey support.
SpotMenu
Displays currently playing tracks and playback controls for Spotify and Apple Music in the macOS menu bar.
Worklenz
Manage projects, track team resources, and monitor financial performance through a centralized open-source project management platform.
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