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📋 Worklogs

Understanding Worklogs​

Chronos is built around a simple idea:
Every piece of work on a Trello card should be clear, measurable, and reviewable.
Worklogs are the foundation of that.

What is a Worklog?​

A worklog is a record of time spent on a specific Trello card.

Each worklog includes:

  • ⏰ Start time – when the work began
  • ⏱️ End time / Duration – how long it took
  • 👤 Author – who did the work
  • 📝 Optional note – what was done
  • 💵 Billable flag – whether the time is billable to a client

Think of it as a structured timeline of activity on the card.

💡 Why Worklogs Matter​

  • They show who did what and for how long
  • Help teams understand progress, delays, and bottlenecks
  • Allow managers to review, export, and report on actual work
  • Make time-tracking accurate without relying on memory

Chronos uses worklogs to build reports, calculate totals, and show live activity.

How Worklogs Are Created​

Chronos provides two ways to create worklogs:

1. ⚡ Automatic — using the "Start Timer" button​

When you click Start Timer on a card:

  • A timer starts under your name
  • When you stop it, a worklog is created automatically
  • No need to type anything unless you want to add a note

2. ✏️ Manual — adding a worklog by hand​

If you worked offline or forgot to start the timer:

  • Open the card
  • Add a worklog manually
  • Set date, start time, duration, and an optional description

Either way, the worklog form includes a Billable checkbox so you can mark whether the time is billable. New worklogs start from the board default, and you can change the flag any time. See Invoicing → Billable time.

📍 Where Worklogs Appear​

On the Card​

In the Chronos panel inside a Trello card, you can:

  • View all worklogs
  • ️ Edit or delete your own logs
  • See who is currently working (active timers)

In Reports​

The Report window shows:

  • ️ Total time spent
  • Worklogs grouped by card, user, or date
  • Filters (user, board, date range, labels, lists, etc.)
  • Export options (CSV, XLSX)

Reports pull directly from worklogs.

In the Chronos Board Bar​

The Board Bar dashboard surfaces the same underlying worklogs.