How to install ActivityWatch on NetBSD

ActivityWatch is an open-source time tracking software that lets users monitor their computer usage. In this tutorial, we will look at how to install ActivityWatch on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

  • A NetBSD operating system
  • Internet connection

Installation Steps

  1. Open the terminal on your NetBSD system.

  2. Install the py37-setuptools package with the following command:

    pkgin install py37-setuptools

    This is required for the installation process of ActivityWatch.

  3. Install git if it’s not already installed on your system. Use the following command:

    pkgin install git

  4. Clone the ActivityWatch repository:

    git clone https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch.git

  5. Move to the ActivityWatch directory:

    cd activitywatch

  6. Install the required dependencies using the following command:

    python3.7 setup.py install_deps

  7. Install ActivityWatch with the following command:

    python3.7 setup.py install

    This will install ActivityWatch on your NetBSD system.

  8. Run the ActivityWatch service with the following command:

    activitywatch start

    This will start the ActivityWatch service on your NetBSD system.

  9. Open your web browser and visit http://localhost:5600. This will launch the ActivityWatch web interface, where you can start tracking your computer usage.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed ActivityWatch on your NetBSD operating system.