wtime

If you're looking for a simple, command line utility to track time spent on various tasks, then wtime may be just what you need. This program acts as a front-end for plain text files that hold time data, allowing you to easily start and stop counting time, display elapsed time, and see how much time you've spent on tasks during specific time intervals.

One of the key goals of wtime is to keep things as straightforward as possible. You won't find any confusing interfaces or complicated features here. Simply install the program, and you'll be up and running in no time.

To get started with wtime, you'll need libc installed on your system. From there, you can use the following commands to install the program and begin using it:

as a normal user:
$ make clean
$ make

as root:
$ make install

Once you've installed wtime, you can use the following options to control the program:

-wt -[asch]
-wt -r [< start > [< stop >]]

The -a option allows you to start counting time, while -s stops the count. -c displays the currently elapsed time, and -h provides helpful tips and commands. The -r option displays the sum of the time defined by a start and stop date.

By default, the start date of a given period begins at the start of the current month, while the stop date is set to the current time. The dates themselves should be supplied in the following format: %d-%m-%Y (man strptime(3)).

Since its initial release, wtime has added support for multiple tasks, as well as a manual page and other basic cleanup features. So, if you're looking for a simple and effective way to track time, take wtime for a spin!