TimeTrack

TimeTrack is a comprehensive web-based time tracking application built with Flask that provides enterprise-level time management capabilities for teams and organizations. The application features role-based access control, project management, team collaboration, and secure authentication.

Features

Core Time Tracking

• Real-time Time Tracking: Clock in/out with live timer functionality
• Project Time Logging: Track time spent on specific projects with project codes
• Break Management: Configurable mandatory and additional break tracking
• Time Entry Management: Edit, delete, and view time entries with complete history
• Automatic Calculations: Duration calculations for work hours and breaks

User Management & Security

• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): TOTP-based authentication with QR codes
• Role-Based Access Control: Admin, Supervisor, Team Leader, and Team Member roles
• User Administration: Create, edit, block/unblock users with verification system
• Profile Management: Update email, password, and personal settings

Team & Project Management

• Team Management: Create teams, assign members, and track team hours
• Project Management: Create projects with codes, assign to teams, set active/inactive status
• Team Hours Tracking: View team member working hours with date filtering
• Project Assignment: Flexible project-team assignments and access control

Export & Reporting

• Multiple Export Formats: CSV and Excel export capabilities
• Individual Time Export: Personal time entries with date range selection
• Team Hours Export: Export team member hours with filtering options
• Quick Export Options: Today, week, month, or all-time data exports

Administrative Features

• Admin Dashboard: System overview with user, team, and activity statistics
• System Settings: Configure registration settings and global preferences
• User Administration: Complete user lifecycle management
• Team & Project Administration: Full CRUD operations for teams and projects

Tech Stack

• Backend: Flask 2.0.1 with SQLAlchemy ORM
• Database: SQLite with comprehensive relational schema
• Authentication: Flask session management with 2FA support
• Frontend: Responsive HTML, CSS, JavaScript with real-time updates
• Security: TOTP-based two-factor authentication, role-based access control
• Export: CSV and Excel export capabilities
• Dependencies: See Pipfile for complete dependency list

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.12
• pip or pipenv

Setup with pipenv (recommended)

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/nullmedium/TimeTrack.git
cd TimeTrack

# Install dependencies using pipenv
pipenv install

# Activate the virtual environment
pipenv shell

# Run the application (migrations run automatically on first startup)
python app.py

First-Time Setup

1. Start the Application: The database is automatically created and initialized on first startup
2. Admin Account: An initial admin user is created automatically with username admin and password admin
3. Change Default Password: IMPORTANT: Change the default admin password immediately after first login
4. System Configuration: Access Admin Dashboard to configure system settings
5. Team Setup: Create teams and assign team leaders
6. Project Creation: Set up projects with codes and team assignments
7. User Management: Add users and assign appropriate roles

Database Migrations

Automatic Migration System: All database migrations now run automatically when the application starts. No manual migration scripts need to be run.

The integrated migration system handles:

• Database schema creation for new installations
• Automatic schema updates for existing databases
• User table enhancements (verification, roles, teams, 2FA)
• Project and team management table creation
• Sample data initialization
• Data integrity maintenance during upgrades

Configuration

The application can be configured through:

• Admin Dashboard: System-wide settings and user management
• User Profiles: Individual work hour and break preferences
• Environment Variables: Database and Flask configuration

Usage

For Regular Users

1. Register/Login: Create account or log in with existing credentials
2. Setup 2FA: Optionally enable two-factor authentication for enhanced security
3. Clock In/Out: Use the timer interface to track work hours
4. Manage Breaks: Record and track break periods
5. View History: Access complete time entry history with filtering
6. Export Data: Download time entries in CSV or Excel format

For Team Leaders

1. Manage Team Members: View team member status and activity
2. Track Team Hours: Monitor team working hours with date filtering
3. Export Team Data: Generate team hour reports

For Supervisors/Admins

1. User Management: Create, edit, and manage user accounts
2. Team Administration: Create teams and assign members
3. Project Management: Set up projects and assign to teams
4. System Configuration: Configure global settings and permissions
5. Analytics: View system-wide statistics and activity

Security Features

• Two-Factor Authentication: TOTP-based 2FA with QR code setup
• Role-Based Access Control: Four distinct user roles with appropriate permissions
• Session Management: Secure login/logout with "remember me" functionality
• Data Validation: Comprehensive input validation and error handling
• Account Verification: Email verification system for new accounts

API Endpoints

The application provides various endpoints for different user roles:

• /admin/*: Administrative functions (Admin only)
• /supervisor/*: Supervisor functions (Supervisor+ roles)
• /team/*: Team management (Team Leader+ roles)
• /export/*: Data export functionality
• /auth/*: Authentication and profile management

File Structure

• app.py: Main Flask application with integrated migration system
• models.py: Database models and relationships
• templates/: HTML templates for all pages
• static/: CSS and JavaScript files
• migrate_*.py: Legacy migration scripts (no longer needed)

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.