Hindsight

Hindsight: A Local-First Desktop Activity Tracker

Hindsight is an innovative desktop tool designed to help users track their computer activity effortlessly. This local-first application automatically logs app and window usage, providing insights into how time is spent daily, weekly, and monthly without the need for manual timers or project tags.

Key Features

• Automated Time Tracking: With Hindsight, there is no need for manual input. The application runs quietly in the background, recording all activities and displaying them in various charts categorized by activity type, whether it be work or leisure.
• AI Daily Reports: A built-in AI model summarizes daily activities, offering a clear report of accomplishments and time spent.
• Interactive AI Chat: Gain insights by simply asking questions like "How much time did I spend on project X this month?" All responses are generated based on personal activity records.
• Screen Memory Search: Easily retrieve any text that appeared on the screen, paired with a screenshot and timestamp for reference (screenshots and OCR are off by default).
• Multi-Device Sync: For users working across multiple devices, Hindsight offers synchronization options with Google Drive or WebDAV, enabling comprehensive activity analysis.
• Privacy Focused: Hindsight prioritizes user privacy; by default, all data remains local on the user's machine.
• Plugin Marketplace: Expand functionality with plugins created by the community. Visit the Plugin Marketplace to discover new tools.
• Customizable Themes: Users can personalize the appearance through custom themes available in the settings.

Interface Highlights

Hindsight features a user-friendly interface that includes:

• Daily Stats: A visual representation of activities over 24 hours, allowing users to assess where their time was spent at a glance.
• App Detail View: Detailed insights into what activities were performed within specific applications.
• Weekly and Monthly Stats: Summarized visualizations showing activity trends and statistics for longer periods.
• AI Chat Interface: A conversational interface to query daily activities and time allocations.
• Multi-device Synchronization: Interface to manage data across different computers seamlessly.

Getting Started

To start tracking activities, download the latest version from the Releases page and set up the application. Hindsight is available for both Windows and macOS platforms.

Hindsight brings automation and intelligent tracking to personal productivity, allowing users to gain a clearer understanding of their work habits and time management.