Watcher

Minimal open-source command-line screen-time tracker for Linux

Desktopfree

Watcher is a minimal, open-source command-line screen-time tracker for Linux, giving day and week summaries of computer usage. It's aimed at Linux users who want a lightweight, self-hosted way to monitor their screen time without a heavier tracking suite. Free and open source.

Website

Full match profile

Behind the summary, Matchbox keeps a richer profile of Watcher - the signals our matcher actually reads to decide when to surface it. It stays private; claim the listing to see and control it.

Problem & pain-point mapping
Who we surface it to (audience fit)
What it's a strong alternative to
Trust & credibility signals

Claim Watcher to unlock →

Try Matchbox with your own problem

Describe what is not working - we’ll show you whether Watcher (or something else) actually fits.

Try a problem