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Dayflow - Open Source AI Work Journal for macOS

For engineers: Dayflow auto-journals your workday from screen data so you prove accomplishments in standups, 1:1s, and performance reviews without manual logging.

Built by Jerry Liu

Productivity Developer Tools Open Source Free Last updated October 4, 2026

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Dayflow is a Product Hunt listing on Launch Llama with 181 total upvotes, founded by Jerry Liu who joined in Jul 2026, compared against 6 alternatives.

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Dayflow

About

Getting promoted isn't just about doing great work - it's about remembering and proving it. Can you remember what you accomplished 23 weeks ago? Dayflow is a local-first macOS app that uses your screen data and AI to automatically journal your workday. No timers, no manual logging. Every bug fixed, doc written, and problem solved is captured - ready for standups, 1:1s, and performance reviews. Run any model (local or cloud), keep everything on your Mac. Open source, MIT licensed.

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Key Features

  • Capture work activity automatically without manual timers or tags
  • Generate AI-powered summaries of your work with local or cloud analysis
  • View your work as a visual timeline organized by activity type
  • Store all recordings and data locally on your Mac

Use Cases

  • Developers who want an automated record of completed work for performance reviews
  • Freelancers and knowledge workers who need to track where time is spent daily
  • People who want to own their data while using automatic time tracking

Pricing

Dayflow is free to use. See the website for details.

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FAQ

What is Dayflow?

Getting promoted isn't just about doing great work - it's about remembering and proving it. Can you remember what you accomplished 23 weeks ago? Dayflow is a local-first macOS app that uses your screen data and AI to automatically journal your workday. No timers, no manual logging. Every bug fixed, doc written, and problem solved is captured - ready for standups, 1:1s, and performance reviews. Run any model (local or cloud), keep everything on your Mac. Open source, MIT licensed.

What are the key features of Dayflow?

Dayflow includes: • Capture work activity automatically without manual timers or tags • Generate AI-powered summaries of your work with local or cloud analysis • View your work as a visual timeline organized by activity type • Store all recordings and data locally on your Mac • Choose between local AI, your own provider, or managed cloud analysis

What can I use Dayflow for?

• Developers who want an automated record of completed work for performance reviews • Freelancers and knowledge workers who need to track where time is spent daily • People who want to own their data while using automatic time tracking

How much does Dayflow cost?

Dayflow is free to use. See the website for details. You can discover and review Dayflow for free on Launch Llama.

What category does Dayflow belong to?

Dayflow is listed under Productivity, Open Source, Developer Tools on Launch Llama.

How do I get started with Dayflow?

Click the "Visit Website" button on this page to go directly to Dayflow. You can also upvote and leave a review to help other founders discover it.

Founder Guides

  • How to use Dayflow to run a leaner startup
  • How to use Dayflow to save time

Alternatives

  • Hejour

    For Mac users: Hejour links daily notes with todos and reminders so your thoughts persist across days without relying on cloud servers.

  • LiquidTasks

    For busy professionals: LiquidTasks organizes tasks with smart reminders and minimal interface, then tracks daily progress without the noise.

  • Flows- Planner & Notes

    For productivity-focused users: Flows combines daily planning, Pomodoro timers, and note-taking to build consistent habits and track progress.

  • Very Good Calendar Sync

    For Mac users: Very Good Calendar Sync automatically syncs your work and personal calendars in the background with full privacy control and zero cloud storage.

  • Dotflowy

    For knowledge workers: Dotflowy captures thoughts instantly with tags and search so ideas never slip away before you organize them.

  • screenpipe

    For knowledge workers: screenpipe records your screen, audio, and activity locally so AI agents access your work history through MCP and answer questions without reconstructing your day.

Dayflow · Website

  • Founded by Jerry Liu
  • Listed July 2026
  • Updated October 4, 2026

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