How does Worktale work?

It analyzes your existing git history to create a local SQLite database with interactive dashboards, streaks, and heatmaps, all accessible through the command line.

Is Worktale open source?

Yes, Worktale is open source and MIT licensed.

Does Worktale require an account or collect telemetry data?

No, Worktale does not require an account and does not collect any telemetry data; it's private by default.

Can Worktale generate AI digests?

Yes, Worktale can generate AI digests using local Ollama, ensuring no data leaves your machine.

Worktale

A local-first CLI journal that turns your git history into a personal record of everything you built. Private by default. No account required.

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Worktale turns your git history into a personal work journal — entirely on your machine. No account. No telemetry. Just a local SQLite database that's yours. Install via npm, run worktale init, and get a full interactive terminal dashboard with streaks, heatmaps, and daily breakd...

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Personal Journal
turns your git history into a personal work journal
No Account Needed
you don't need to create an account to use it
Local Database
stores everything on your machine with SQLite
Interactive Dashboard
provides a terminal dashboard to see your stats
Streaks Tracking
shows your work streaks over time
Heatmaps
visualizes your work patterns with heatmaps
Daily Breakdowns
gives you a daily summary of your work
Optional AI Digests
can summarize your work using local AI without sending data

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Worktale is a local-first CLI journal that turns your git history into a personal record of everything you've built.

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