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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.

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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Features

  • 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

FAQ

What is Worktale?

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

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.

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