Cloky - Time Tracking for Freelancers

Cloky — Time tracking that works the way you do Cloky is the time tracker that’s instant, reliable, and synced across your web app, mini-timer, and Chrome extension. Start or stop your timer with a single click, from anywhere — and watch everything update in real time. That means zero friction, zero forgotten minutes, and 100% billable time. Crafted for independent professionals (freelancers, consultants, creators, developers), Cloky helps you measure, organize, and invoice your work without the busywork. What you can do (and why it’s better) 1) Start / Stop in one click — anywhere Launch or stop your timer from the extension, the mini-timer inside your app, or the web app itself. Instant sync: no matter where you click, all three UIs update together. 2) Organize time by client and project Pick your client and project at start (or adjust later). Add a quick description so future-you remembers what this block was about. 3) Stay in control of your history Fix entries (duration, label, project) without a fight. Merge, split, tidy up: clean history → stress-free invoicing. 4) Generate useful reports Rollups by client / project / period. Export (e.g., CSV) — prepare quotes and invoices in minutes, not hours. 5) Reduce mental load Anti-duplicate: never two running timers at once. Auto-reconnect: your session stays alive (unless you sign out). Robust by design: real-time sync without loops or “ghost time.” How it works (real-time sync without drama) Cloky treats your time entries table as the single source of truth. On Start / Stop, the active entry is created/updated on the server. The other UIs (app, mini-timer, extension) listen for changes and update within milliseconds. No ping-pong: Cloky ignores its own messages when appropriate (idempotence), compares values before updating, and triggers one clean refresh per action. One user action → one authoritative record → everyone sees the same state right away. Typical workflows While browsing: open the extension, click Start (your default project is preselected). Do your work. Later, click Stop — the web app and mini-timer flip to “stopped” immediately, and your entry is ready to bill. In a meeting: start the timer in the app (e.g., “Client A – Sprint Planning”). End the meeting and stop it from the extension. Your history stays aligned everywhere. End of day: tweak two descriptions, export the report, send the invoice. Done. Why freelancers love it Fewer clicks, more billable time: start/stop wherever you work. Always in sync: no more forgotten or duplicate timers. Clear day view: see where your time (and value) goes. Calm invoicing: ditch the frantic spreadsheets. Built to be reliable: persistent sessions, token auto-refresh, anti-duplicate logic, and real-time sync. Privacy & security Your data is your data (tied to your account). Encrypted in transit (HTTPS). Modern authentication (powered by Supabase). No data for sale. Minimal permissions (see below) and no access to your browsing history. The extension never signs you out on its own. Only manual sign-out ends your session. Behind the scenes, Cloky refreshes tokens and restores your session when you open the popup. Performance & reliability Idempotent Start/Stop: one clean record per action. Real-time, loop-free sync (no runaway updates). Re-entry guard (prevents double-click chaos). Graceful fallback if the network blips. No noisy logs in production. Accessibility & ergonomics Keyboard-friendly: navigate with clear focus states. High contrast: readable in light/dark mode. Compact by design: a popup that respects crowded screens. FAQ Q1 — “The extension signed me out!” Nope. By design, the extension never signs you out. If you see a login screen, a token refresh likely failed and auto-restore couldn’t complete (network or cache hiccup). Close/reopen the popup; worst case, sign in once manually. Q2 — “Start/Stop doesn’t update everything instantly.” If the network wobbles, visual updates can be delayed. Cloky pairs real-time events with a single fallback refresh, so under normal conditions your UI updates in < 200 ms. Q3 — “I clicked Start/Stop five times quickly — did I break it?” No. Cloky uses a re-entry guard while an action is in flight. Extra clicks are ignored. Q4 — “Can I edit entries afterward?” Yes. Adjust duration, description, project — whatever you need. Q5 — “Do you sell my data?” No. Who it’s for Freelancers and consultants (tech, design, product, marketing, ops). Independents juggling multiple projects who want frictionless time capture. Small teams/agencies testing a time tracker that’s simple, fast, and reliable. Roadmap (sneak peek) Customizable keyboard shortcuts. Advanced insights (time by client/project/tags). Rich exports (PDF, integrations). (If you have a use case, tell us!) In short Cloky removes the friction from time tracking: one click to start/stop wherever you are, instant sync everywhere, and clean data for billing without stress. You work — Cloky measures. Simple. Tip: Give Cloky one full workday. Start your day from the extension, stop from the mini-timer, tidy a couple of lines in the app, export your totals. You’ll feel the difference.