Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often
How do I uninstall ShellTime?
You can fully remove ShellTime from your machine by running the built-in uninstall commands and then deleting the binary and config directory.
- Remove the shell hooks:
shelltime hooks uninstall - Remove the daemon service:
shelltime daemon uninstall - If you set up AI coding integrations, remove them too:
shelltime cc uninstall shelltime codex uninstall - Delete the local data and config directory:
rm -rf ~/.shelltime - Finally, remove the
shelltimebinary from your PATH (e.g./usr/local/bin/shelltimeor wherever your package manager installed it).
Why can't I see my data?
If your dashboard looks empty, the most common cause is that the shell hooks or daemon were not set up correctly. Make sure the integration is correctly installed for your shell (zsh, bash, or fish).
You can verify the daemon is running and synchronizing properly with:
shelltime daemon statusIf the daemon is not running, reinstall it with shelltime daemon install and confirm you have authenticated using shelltime auth.
Is ShellTime free?
Yes. ShellTime offers a free plan that you can use without any payment. If you need more advanced features or higher quotas, paid plans are also available, but the free plan is generous enough for most individual developers to get started.
Is my data safe?
Yes. We will never sell your data for any purpose. Your data belongs to you.
Your data is stored safely in a jurisdiction outside of China and the United States, and we use encryption to keep it protected. You can also enable end-to-end encryption from the CLI to ensure that only you can read your command history.
Still have questions?
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