A personal log from the command line
A rewrite of JobLog in Rust. Contribute to dfhoughton/jobrog development by creating an account on GitHub.
A personal log from the command line launched on February 9, 2020 with 16 votes, #703 of 3,162 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.
In plain words
A personal log from the command line is a tool that lets users record and manage journal entries directly from their terminal. Designed for people who prefer working in command-line interfaces, it provides a straightforward way to document thoughts and events. The software is open source and available on GitHub, making it accessible for developers and terminal-focused users who want to keep a digital log without leaving their command prompt.
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