⚡ The fastest way to track study sessions. Command-driven. Hinglish-friendly. Actually fun.
Live Demo • Documentation • Commands • Issues
Demo credentials:
demo/demo123
College students and self-learners spend hours studying but struggle to track progress, stay consistent, and choose what to study next. Existing tools are clunky:
- Boring UIs that kill motivation
- Complex interfaces that break flow
- No Indian language support (most coders code-switch between English and Hindi)
- No smart suggestions for study planning
Fun Study Tracker makes logging study sessions as fast as typing a message. Commands like:
add 3h DSA
add 2.5h Web Dev notes: learned Redux
add karo 2h dsa 👈 Mix Hindi + English? No problem.
Behind the scenes: SQLite database + JWT auth + rich analytics. See your streaks, weekly progress, goal progress, and get AI-powered "what should I study next?" recommendations—all in <2s.
Built for speed. Built for Indians. Built to stick.
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flowchart LR
User["Browser"]
subgraph Frontend["React 19 + Vite"]
Dashboard["Dashboard UI"]
Stores["Zustand Stores"]
Dashboard --- Stores
end
Gateway["Vite Proxy<br/>API Gateway"]
subgraph Backend["Node.js + Express"]
Routes["Routes & Middleware"]
Service["Command Service"]
DB["SQLite Database"]
Routes --> Service
Service --> DB
end
User --> Frontend
Frontend -->|"REST API"| Gateway
Gateway --> Routes
Why this design?
- Command-driven: Parser + executor pattern is extensible
- Stateless API: Backend is horizontally scalable
- Secure: JWT + rate limiting on all endpoints
- Fast: SQLite with WAL mode for concurrent access
- Portable: No external dependencies, single user DB per account
- Modern: React 19 + TanStack Query caching reduces network calls
- Node.js v18+ (v20+ recommended for native crypto)
- npm v9+
# 1. Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/Harsh63870/fun-study-tracker.git
cd fun-study-tracker
npm install # Installs both backend + frontend (npm workspaces)
# 2. Configure & run
cp backend/.env.example backend/.env
npm run dev # Starts both backend (5000) + frontend (5173)Visit http://localhost:5173 → Login with demo / demo123 → Start typing commands!
npm install
├─ ./backend/package.json (Express, SQLite, JWT, Zod)
├─ ./frontend/package.json (React, Vite, Tailwind, GSAP)
└─ npm workspaces configured in root package.json
npm run dev
├─ backend: node backend/src/index.js (http://localhost:5000)
├─ frontend: vite --port 5173 (http://localhost:5173)
└─ Vite proxy: /api → http://localhost:5000 (transparent to frontend)
Type these in the Command Input bar on the Dashboard. Hints appear as you type.
Log what you studied and how long. Commands are forgiving—use natural language.
# Log 3 hours of DSA
add 3h DSA
add 3h dsa # Case insensitive
add 3 hours DSA # "hours" works too
log 3h DSA # "log" is alias for "add"
# Log with notes (anything after "notes:" is saved)
add 2.5h Web Dev notes: learned Redux hooks today
add 4h Machine Learning notes: finished Andrew Ng module 5
# Hinglish (mix Hindi + English)
add karo 2h algorithms
add 2h dsa karo # Word order flexible
add 3 ghante coding # "ghante" = hours in Hindi
# Edit existing session
edit session 5 hours 4 # Change session 5 to 4 hours
edit session 5 notes: fixed bug in BFS # Update notes only
# Archive or delete
delete session 5 # Remove completely
archive session 5 # Keep but hide from recent listAdd, manage, and track tasks with optional deadlines & priorities.
# Basic task
add task: solve 20 LeetCode problems
add task: finish Project submission
# With priority & deadline
add task: CNCF PR high deadline 2025-06-15
add task: review notes medium deadline 2025-05-20
add task: complete assignment low
# Mark complete
done solve 20 LeetCode problems # Any substring match works
complete finish Project
# Delete
delete task: task name
# List (default shows pending)
list pending
list done
list allView your progress, streaks, and get recommendations.
# Comprehensive stats
show stats
stats # Alias
summary # Also works
# Today's breakdown
aaj ka summary # Hindi: "today's summary"
today's summary
# Weekly view
weekly
weekly summary
last 7 days
# Subject recommendations
recommend # "What should I study next?"
suggest
# Subject management
add subject: Rust
add subject: Competitive Programming
set goal DSA 40h # Set a total-hours goal
set goal Web Dev 60hExport, import, and reset your data.
# Backup all data as JSON
export # Downloads study_tracker_backup.json
backup
# Restore from backup
import # Opens file picker
restore
# ⚠️ Clear everything (with confirmation)
reset
clear allhelp # Show all available commands
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commandsDemo Account (pre-seeded)
Username: demo
Password: demo123
Create Your Own Account
Click "Sign up" on login page, choose username + password.
| Feature | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Password hashing | bcryptjs (salt rounds: 10) |
| JWT signing | jsonwebtoken with HS256 |
| Token storage | localStorage (HttpOnly not viable in SPA, but token is short-lived) |
| API auth | Authorization: Bearer <token> header on all protected routes |
| Rate limiting | express-rate-limit (15 requests/15min per IP) |
| CORS | Restricted to CORS_ORIGIN env var (default: localhost:5173) |
| Input validation | Zod schema validation on all endpoints |
| SQL injection | better-sqlite3 parameterized queries (not vulnerable) |
| XSS protection | React escapes by default; Helmet CSP headers set |
- Set a strong JWT_SECRET in production (min 32 chars, use
crypto.randomBytes(32).toString('hex')) - Use HTTPS in production (redirect HTTP → HTTPS)
- Rotate your JWT_SECRET periodically (requires users to re-login)
- Store tokens in localStorage with short expiration (~1h)
- Implement token refresh (future feature: 15min access + 7day refresh tokens)
- Never commit
.env— it's in.gitignore - Audit exported data before sharing — it contains all study history
http://localhost:5000/api
All endpoints except /health and /auth/* require:
Authorization: Bearer <jwt_token>
POST /auth/register
Content-Type: application/json
{
"username": "your_username",
"password": "secure_password"
}
200 OK
{
"token": "eyJhbGc...",
"user": { "id": 1, "username": "your_username" }
}
POST /auth/login
Content-Type: application/json
{
"username": "your_username",
"password": "secure_password"
}
200 OK
{
"token": "eyJhbGc...",
"user": { "id": 1, "username": "your_username" }
}
401 Unauthorized
{ "error": "Invalid credentials" }
GET /health
(No auth required)
200 OK
{
"status": "ok",
"timestamp": "2025-06-11T10:30:00Z"
}
POST /commands
Authorization: Bearer <token>
Content-Type: application/json
{
"command": "add 3h DSA"
}
200 OK
{
"success": true,
"message": "Logged 3.0h of DSA on 2025-06-11",
"type": "session",
"data": {
"session_id": 42,
"subject": "DSA",
"hours": 3.0,
"date": "2025-06-11",
"time": "10:30",
"notes": null
}
}
400 Bad Request
{
"success": false,
"error": "Could not parse command. Try: add 3h DSA",
"type": "parse_error"
}
GET /stats
Authorization: Bearer <token>
200 OK
{
"total_hours": 127.5,
"session_count": 42,
"streak_days": 15,
"today_hours": 4.5,
"weekly_total": 21.3,
"subjects": [
{
"name": "DSA",
"hours": 45.2,
"goal_hours": 60,
"goal_percentage": 75.3,
"sessions_count": 18
},
...
],
"weekly_breakdown": [
{ "day": "Mon", "hours": 2.5 },
{ "day": "Tue", "hours": 3.0 },
...
],
"burndown": [
{ "date": "2025-06-04", "cumulative_hours": 100.0 },
{ "date": "2025-06-05", "cumulative_hours": 103.5 },
...
]
}
GET /sessions?limit=50&offset=0
Authorization: Bearer <token>
200 OK
[
{
"id": 42,
"subject": "DSA",
"hours": 3.0,
"date": "2025-06-11",
"time": "10:30",
"notes": null,
"archived": false,
"created_at": "2025-06-11T10:30:00Z"
},
...
]
GET /sessions/:id
Authorization: Bearer <token>
200 OK
{ "id": 42, "subject": "DSA", "hours": 3.0, ... }
GET /tasks?status=pending
Authorization: Bearer <token>
Query: status=[pending|done|all]
200 OK
[
{
"id": 1,
"title": "Solve 20 LeetCode problems",
"priority": "medium",
"deadline": "2025-06-15",
"status": "pending",
"notes": "Focus on arrays and strings",
"created_at": "2025-06-10T12:00:00Z",
"completed_at": null
},
...
]
GET /data/export
Authorization: Bearer <token>
200 OK (as application/json)
{
"version": "1.0",
"exported_at": "2025-06-11T10:30:00Z",
"user": {
"id": 1,
"username": "demo"
},
"subjects": [...],
"sessions": [...],
"tasks": [...]
}
POST /data/import
Authorization: Bearer <token>
Content-Type: application/json
{
"version": "1.0",
"exported_at": "...",
"user": {...},
"subjects": [...],
"sessions": [...],
"tasks": [...]
}
200 OK
{
"success": true,
"message": "Imported 42 sessions, 12 tasks, 8 subjects"
}
SQLite database auto-created at backend/data/study.db on first run.
CREATE TABLE users (
id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
username TEXT UNIQUE NOT NULL,
password_hash TEXT NOT NULL,
created_at DATETIME DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
);CREATE TABLE subjects (
id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
user_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
name TEXT NOT NULL,
goal_hours REAL DEFAULT 0,
created_at DATETIME DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES users(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
UNIQUE(user_id, name)
);CREATE TABLE sessions (
id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
user_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
subject TEXT NOT NULL,
hours REAL NOT NULL,
date TEXT NOT NULL,
time TEXT NOT NULL,
notes TEXT,
archived INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
created_at DATETIME DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES users(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
FOREIGN KEY (subject) REFERENCES subjects(name)
);
-- Indexes for common queries
CREATE INDEX idx_sessions_user_date ON sessions(user_id, date);
CREATE INDEX idx_sessions_user_subject ON sessions(user_id, subject);CREATE TABLE tasks (
id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
user_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
title TEXT NOT NULL,
priority TEXT DEFAULT 'medium',
deadline TEXT,
status TEXT DEFAULT 'pending',
notes TEXT,
created_at DATETIME DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
completed_at DATETIME,
FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES users(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
CHECK (priority IN ('low', 'medium', 'high')),
CHECK (status IN ('pending', 'done'))
);
CREATE INDEX idx_tasks_user_status ON tasks(user_id, status);- Foreign key cascade: Deleting a user deletes all their data
- WAL mode enabled: Better concurrent read performance
- Parameterized queries: No SQL injection risk
- Indexes on common filters: Fast queries on user_id + date, user_id + status
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| Choice | Rationale |
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| React 19 | Bleeding edge; cleaner hooks API; RSC-ready |
| Vite | 10-100x faster than webpack; native ESM support |
| Tailwind v4 | JIT compilation; dark theme; utility-first scales with app |
| SQLite | Zero-setup DB; embedded; perfect for single-user/small teams |
| better-sqlite3 | Synchronous API; WAL mode; thread-safe |
| Zod | Type-safe validation; small bundle; great error messages |
| TanStack Query | Automatic caching + refetch; reduces boilerplate |
| npm Workspaces | Monorepo without Lerna complexity; shared dependencies |
npm install
npm run dev
# Frontend: http://localhost:5173
# Backend: http://localhost:5000# Build frontend
cd frontend && npm run build
# Creates dist/ folder with optimized React build
# Build backend
# (Node.js runs source files directly; no build step needed)
# Set environment
export JWT_SECRET="use-crypto-randomBytes-32-hex"
export NODE_ENV="production"
export CORS_ORIGIN="https://yourdomain.com"
# Run backend
node backend/src/index.jsCreate Dockerfile:
FROM node:20-alpine
WORKDIR /app
# Copy workspaces
COPY package*.json ./
COPY backend ./backend
COPY frontend ./frontend
# Install + build
RUN npm install
RUN cd frontend && npm run build
# Expose ports
EXPOSE 5000 3000
# Start backend + serve frontend
CMD ["node", "backend/src/index.js"]docker build -t fun-study-tracker .
docker run -p 5000:5000 -p 3000:3000 \
-e JWT_SECRET="your-secret-key" \
-e NODE_ENV="production" \
fun-study-tracker# backend/.env
NODE_ENV=production
PORT=5000
JWT_SECRET=your-very-long-random-string-min-32-chars
CORS_ORIGIN=https://yourdomain.com
DATABASE_URL=./data/study.dbWe love contributions! Here's how to help:
git clone https://github.com/Harsh63870/fun-study-tracker.git
cd fun-study-tracker
npm install
npm run dev- Backend:
backend/src/→ routes, services, middleware, db - Frontend:
frontend/src/→ components, pages, hooks, stores, API clients - Legacy:
legacy/→ original vanilla JS version (historical)
- Tests: Jest for backend, Vitest + React Testing Library for frontend
- Features:
- Token refresh (1h access + 7d refresh)
- Study groups / collaborative tracking
- Pomodoro timer integration
- Spaced repetition recommendations
- PDF notes upload + linking
- Mobile app (React Native)
- Docs: Deployment guides, API swagger docs, troubleshooting
- UX: Mobile responsiveness, dark mode polish, accessibility (a11y)
- Performance: Optimize bundle size, add service workers
Python-style commits:
git commit -m "feat: add pomodoro timer integration"
git commit -m "fix: correct streak calculation for same-day sessions"
git commit -m "docs: add K8s deployment guide"Format before push:
# Frontend (Prettier built into npm scripts soon)
cd frontend && npm run lint -- --fix
# Backend (install + use Black if desired)
# For now, just follow existing style- Tests added / updated
- Documentation updated
- No breaking changes (or clearly documented)
- Commit messages follow conventional commits
- Env vars documented if added
- Database schema backwards-compatible
Measured on MacBook Pro M1 with Node 20 + React 19 Vite:
| Operation | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend dev startup | ~2s | Vite instant reload |
| API command execution | 50-150ms | SQLite write + response |
| Stats calculation (50 sessions) | 100-200ms | In-memory aggregation |
| Full page render | ~300ms | React + animations |
| Diff/patch (sessions list) | <50ms | TanStack Query caching |
| Export (100+ sessions) | 200-500ms | JSON stringify |
Bundle Size:
- Frontend optimized: ~180KB gzip
- Backend: No bundle (runs directly)
Edit frontend/src/index.css:
:root {
--color-primary: #3b82f6; /* Blue */
--color-accent: #10b981; /* Green */
--color-danger: #ef4444; /* Red */
--bg-dark: #0f172a; /* Dark slate */
--text-light: #e2e8f0; /* Light gray */
}Edit backend/src/utils/subjects.js:
export const DEFAULT_SUBJECTS = [
"DSA",
"Web Development",
"Machine Learning",
"System Design",
"Competitive Programming",
"Your Subject Here"
];Edit backend/src/services/commands.js — the parser uses regex + heuristics. Add new patterns:
if (command.includes("pomodoro")) {
// Handle new command type
}Q: Can I use this offline? A: Backend + frontend run locally. Once logged in, you can work offline (except import/export features). Sync next time you connect.
Q: What happens to my data if I lose my password? A: No password reset yet (future feature). For now, keep your account safe. Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS in production).
Q: Can I run this on my phone? A: The web UI is responsive for tablets. Full mobile app (React Native) is on the roadmap. For now, access via browser.
Q: How much disk space does data take? A: ~10KB per 100 sessions. SQLite is extremely efficient.
Q: Can multiple users share one instance? A: Yes! Each user has isolated data (enforced by user_id FK). Just give them different credentials.
Q: Is Hinglish support in the backend or frontend? A: Backend. The command parser normalizes "dsa" / "DSA" / "dsa karo" → same subject. Frontend just passes raw text.
Q: How do I report a bug? A: Open an issue on GitHub with:
- OS + Node/npm versions
- Steps to reproduce
- Error message / console logs
- Expected vs. actual behavior
Q: Can I use this commercially? A: MIT License — yes! Just include the license file and attribution.
- Token refresh implementation (access + refresh tokens)
- Password reset flow (email verification)
- Session editing UI (not just commands)
- Mobile-responsive improvements
- Unit tests (Jest backend, Vitest frontend)
- Pomodoro timer with break tracking
- Study groups (share stats, compare progress)
- Spaced repetition algorithm (SRS for review sessions)
- PDF notes upload + linking to sessions
- OpenAI integration for custom recommendations
- React Native mobile app
- Offline-first sync (via local-first database)
- GitHub commit stats integration
- Slack integration (daily summary bot)
- Cloud backup option (optional, encrypted)
MIT License © 2025. See LICENSE for details.
Summary: Use freely for personal, educational, or commercial projects. Attribution appreciated but not required.
- React 19 team for amazing hooks
- Vite for the dev experience
- Tailwind CSS for utility-first design
- SQLite for bulletproof reliability
- better-sqlite3 for performance
- All contributors & beta testers from IIT, IIITM, and beyond 🇮🇳
Built by students, for students. Track smarter, study harder, have fun.
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