Track computer activity locally with AI summaries and multi-device sync
See where your hours go with automatic desktop tracking, on-device AI daily reports, and optional Google Drive or WebDAV sync.
- LinkLoot access
- Free
- Provider costs
- Unknown
What you get from it
What it does
Hindsight is a local-first desktop tool that automatically records app and window activity in the background. It visualizes where your time goes through stacked 24-hour timelines, daily/weekly/monthly charts, and category rankings like work or entertainment. No manual timers or project tags required.
The standout feature is on-device AI: a local model can roll up your day's segments into a written report, and an AI chat interface answers questions like "How long did I spend on project X this month?" directly from your own records. Screen memory search lets you find any text that appeared on screen and jump to the screenshot and moment (screenshots and OCR are off by default).
Optional multi-device sync via Google Drive or WebDAV aggregates activity data across computers for combined analysis.
Who it helps
People who want honest visibility into how they actually spend computer time without relying on cloud services. Developers, freelancers, and anyone juggling multiple machines will appreciate the local privacy-first approach paired with AI summaries that turn raw logs into readable insights.
Getting started
Download the installer from GitHub Releases. On Windows, double-click hindsight_x.y.z_x64-setup.exe. Note that SmartScreen will block first launch because the installer lacks an EV code-signing certificate; click "More info" then "Run anyway" to proceed. On macOS, mount hindsight_x.y.z_universal.dmg and drag Hindsight into Applications.
Data stays on your machine by default. Enable screenshots, OCR, or sync features as needed.
Limits and costs
Hindsight is open source under GPL-3.0, but hosting costs for optional sync depend on your chosen provider (Google Drive or WebDAV). The unsigned Windows installer triggers SmartScreen warnings until proper code signing is added. AI features require either a local model setup or cloud API configuration; documentation describes capabilities but pricing for cloud options remains unspecified. Plugin marketplace and custom themes extend functionality.
Source links
- Official repository: https://github.com/Tomotsugu-dev/Hindsight
- Project documentation: https://github.com/Tomotsugu-dev/Hindsight/blob/main/README.md
- License: https://github.com/Tomotsugu-dev/Hindsight/blob/main/LICENSE
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