AI time tracking that
actually works
Scribe uses AI to capture every git commit, file change, and AI conversation. Your work timeline builds itself. No timers. No manual entry. No context switching.
Why AI time tracking beats manual timers
Traditional time trackers interrupt your flow. AI time tracking captures work evidence silently while you code.
Manual time tracking
- ✕Start/stop timers constantly
- ✕Forget to log time, guess hours later
- ✕Context switching kills your flow
- ✕AI pair programming sessions go untracked
- ✕Inaccurate invoices based on estimates
AI time tracking with Scribe
- Runs silently — zero interruptions
- Captures git commits with timestamps and diffs
- Tracks file modifications across all projects
- Logs Claude Code and AI conversation sessions
- Invoices backed by real work evidence
How AI time tracking works
Three data sources. One unified timeline. Zero manual input.
Git Commits
Every commit is captured with author, message, file diffs, and complexity-based time estimation. Multi-repo support built in.
File Changes
File modification timestamps across your project directories. Configurable filters for extensions and ignore patterns.
AI Conversations
Claude Code sessions parsed automatically. Your AI pair programming time becomes billable work evidence.
Built for developers who use AI
If you pair program with Claude, Cursor, or Copilot, your AI sessions are real work. Scribe is the first time tracker that captures AI conversation evidence alongside your code activity.
- Local-first — your data never leaves your machine
- Team dashboards for shared visibility
- Invoice generation with work evidence
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AI time tracking FAQ
What is AI time tracking?
AI time tracking uses artificial intelligence to automatically capture and categorize your work activity. Instead of manually starting and stopping timers, the software passively monitors signals like git commits, file changes, and AI conversation logs to build an accurate picture of how you spend your time.
How does Scribe track time with AI?
Scribe scans your local git repositories, file system changes, and Claude Code conversation logs. It uses complexity-based time estimation to determine how long tasks took based on the scope of changes. Everything runs locally on your machine — no screen recording or keystroke logging.
Is AI time tracking accurate?
AI time tracking produces evidence-based timelines rather than guesses. Since Scribe captures actual commits, file modifications, and AI sessions with timestamps, the resulting timeline reflects real work activity. It's more accurate than manual entry where developers commonly forget to log time.
Does AI time tracking work with Claude Code and Cursor?
Yes. Scribe automatically parses Claude Code conversation logs from your local machine. Every AI pair programming session becomes trackable, billable work evidence. Support for additional AI coding tools is in development.
Is my data private with AI time tracking?
Scribe is local-first. Your data stays in a SQLite database on your machine. No code or conversation content is sent to external servers. You choose when and what to sync to team dashboards.
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