tracks your time by monitoring your active windows (only titles) and idle time.
Publisher’s description
What is Tockler?
Tockler is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from Maigo Erit. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.21, released on April 10, 2025. 31 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 7.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (MayGo/tockler) has 1,075 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “An application that tracks your time by monitoring your active window title and idle time.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 7.7 a year)
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: Tockler is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Tockler safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E0EB2F3D9CDBD3FFA64D70168849037063C84B8C5507C0E61D67D7084626A55D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 31 versions ›31 versions over 4 years · about 7.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.21Latest | April 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.18 | March 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.17 | March 20, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.16 | March 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.15 | March 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.14 | March 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.12 | March 20, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.10 | March 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id maygo.tockler -etockler-4.0.21-setup-win-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Maigo Erit
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/MayGo/tockler
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.0.21
- Released
- April 10, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 31
- Updates / year
- 7.7
- GitHub stars
- 1,075
- GitHub forks
- 121
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- maygo.tockler
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tockler free?
Yes. Tockler is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v2.0 licence.
Is Tockler safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Tockler with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Tockler be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Tockler run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Tockler?
The versions page lists all 31 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Tockler without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Tockler?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
