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Desklog for Linux: A New Way to Track Time, Focus Better, and Work Smarter

Updated on October 22nd, 2025

Linux users know one thing better than most- efficiency isn’t optional; it’s a way of working. From lightweight systems to customized workflows, every choice is about speed, precision, and focus. And now, that same mindset comes to productivity management.

Desklog is officially available for Linux; free, fast, and built to help you work at your most efficient.

Whether you’re coding, designing, managing projects, or collaborating remotely, Desklog fits easily into your Linux environment and gives you the clarity to understand how every minute of your workday is spent.

What Is Desklog?


Desklog is a free time tracking software developed by Desklog Solutions Pvt. Ltd. It’s designed for teams and individuals who want to gain better control over their time, efficiency, and focus without adding more tools or complexity. Unlike traditional trackers that require manual inputs, Desklog runs automatically in the background, tracking employee work hours. You get a precise record of where your time goes and how effectively it’s used, all without interrupting your workflow.

Desklog helps you:

  • Understand focus patterns and identify workplace distractions
  • Track project progress in real time
  • Analyze productive vs. non-productive hours
  • Improve efficiency through data-backed insights

In short, Desklog doesn’t just track time, it helps you optimize it, turning hours into measurable progress.

Key Features of Desklog


Automated Time Tracking

Tracks productive, non-productive, and offline hours in real time to reveal efficiency and focus patterns. With Clock In/Out, it ensures precise work hour tracking and helps teams stay performance-driven.

Automated Timesheets

Generate accurate timesheets automatically for payroll and billing, reducing manual effort and errors while giving managers instant visibility into productivity.

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Project Time Tracking

Enables task creation, deadline setting, and billable vs. non-billable hour tracking with a clear Kanban view for better accountability and timely project delivery.

Project Billing & Invoicing

Automates billing through hourly, flat-rate, or task-based models, creating transparent invoices that simplify revenue tracking and strengthen client trust.

Profit & Loss Calculation

Measures the expenses and revenue to provide real-time financial insights, supporting cost control, profitability analysis, and smarter project decisions.

Designed for Efficiency-Driven Linux Users


Linux users are efficiency purists, they value tools that do their job, quietly and effectively. Desklog follows the same principle.

  • Lightweight & Fast: Desklog runs smoothly on all major Linux distributions without draining system resources or affecting performance.
  • Smooth Background Operation: It works silently in the background, tracking time and productivity automatically, so you can stay focused on what really matters.
  • Accuracy Without Effort: By recording your activity in real time, Desklog ensures every productive second is accounted for.

For developers, designers, or project managers who live inside terminal windows, IDEs, or multiple workspaces, Desklog adds a layer of clarity without clutter.

Find Your Team’s Focus Time


The biggest productivity challenge isn’t working more, it’s maintaining focus. Desklog helps you visualize your focus hours, detect unproductive patterns, and build a work rhythm that keeps your attention sharp.

With Desklog, you can measure:

  • How much of your day is spent in true focus mode
  • When distractions peak
  • Which projects get the most focused effort

By turning this data into visual reports, you can fine-tune schedules, reduce burnout, and make every hour count.

Built to Boost Productivity


Desklog isn’t just about time, it’s about results. The platform helps you plan projects better, track deadlines, and measure progress against productivity goals.

You can:

  • Manage tasks and subtasks
  • Differentiate between billable and non-billable hours
  • Analyze project performance through real-time insights
  • Generate productivity reports for individuals and teams

The result? Faster delivery, higher accountability, and smarter workload distribution.

How To Install?


Desklog for Linux is easy to install and quick to set up. No complicated scripts, no steep learning curve; just download, install, and start tracking automatically.

Minimum Requirements:

OS: Linux – Ubuntu 22 or higher

Once installed, Desklog runs silently and efficiently, keeping your productivity data organized and accessible.

The Future of Work, the Linux Way!


Desklog brings focus, efficiency, and productivity together in one intuitive platform built to match the flexibility and power of Linux. Whether you work solo or lead a team, it helps you see where your time goes, when your focus peaks, and how your projects move forward. So if you’re ready to stop guessing and start optimizing, it’s time to make your Linux system work even smarter.

Download Desklog for Linux today – track effortlessly, stay focused, and achieve more, all for free.

Meet The Author
Abdul Majid

Co-founder and DevOps Manager at Desklog

Abdul Majid is a serial entrepreneur popular for co-founding "Desklog" - An automated time tracking software. He works efficiently on self-motivated and compelling projects typically involving new open-source technologies that demand collaboration between three or more team members and groups across different geographies. The author widely engages in workplace research that can improve the workflow of teams. Additionally, he regularly blogs on productivity and software innovations which are top-ranked and popular for their compelling grasp and wisdom.

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