How to Install TimeTagger on Alpine Linux

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing TimeTagger on Alpine Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing TimeTagger on Alpine Linux, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A running instance of Alpine Linux with root privileges.
• A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Before installing TimeTagger, we need to install some required dependencies.

Open your terminal and run the following command to install the required dependencies.

apk add --no-cache git cmake make gcc g++ libx11-dev libxext-dev libxrender-dev libxtst-dev libxi-dev libxcb-render-util0-dev libxcb-render-util0-dev libfontconfig-dev libxft-dev libxinerama-dev libopenal-dev libudev-dev libusb-dev

Step 2: Download TimeTagger

Open your terminal and run the following command to clone the TimeTagger repository.

git clone https://github.com/nukesor/timetag.git

Step 3: Compile and Install TimeTagger

Navigate to the TimeTagger directory using the following command.

cd timetag

Run the following command to compile and install TimeTagger.

mkdir build
cd build
cmake .. && make -j$(nproc)
sudo make install

Step 4: Launch TimeTagger

Now that TimeTagger is installed, launch it by running the following command.

timetagger

Conclusion

We have successfully installed TimeTagger on Alpine Linux. You can now use it to track your time and increase productivity.