Version2.0.4snap1
Revision15
Size8.9 MB
LicenseMIT
Confinementstrict
Basecore24
CategoriesProductivity

Run the Frogtab task manager on localhost

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Frogtab Local is a version of https://frogtab.com that you can run on your computer. With Frogab Local, you can:

* Use Frogtab offline
* Automatically back up your data in any browser
* Send tasks to Frogtab via a terminal

Starting Frogtab Local

To start Frogtab Local, run the following command:

frogtab start


Frogtab Local starts:

✓ Started Frogtab Local
To access Frogtab, open http://localhost:5000 in your browser


If you see the error "a different app is using port 5000", you'll need to use a different port. In this case, run the following commands:

frogtab set port 5001  # For example
frogtab start


As you use Frogtab, your data is automatically backed up by Frogtab Local. To find the location of the backup file, run frogtab find-backup. To learn more, run frogtab help or see the command reference below.

Sending tasks to Frogtab

To send a task to Frogtab:

1. Run frogtab.
2. Type the task, then press Enter.

Command reference

Here's the output of frogtab help:

Frogtab Local enables you to run the Frogtab task manager on localhost.
Use 'frogtab' to manage Frogtab Local and send tasks to Frogtab.


Usage:
  frogtab              Send a task to Frogtab, starting Frogtab Local if needed
  frogtab start        Start Frogtab Local
  frogtab stop         Stop Frogtab Local
  frogtab status       Check whether Frogtab Local is running
  frogtab find-backup  Display the full location of the Frogtab backup file


Display/change settings:
  frogtab get <setting>
  frogtab set <setting> <value>


Available settings:
  port                 Port that Frogtab Local runs on
                       (default: 5000)
  expose yes/no        Allow access to Frogtab Local on all network interfaces
                       (default: no)
  backup-file          Location of the Frogtab backup file
                       (default: Frogtabbackup.json in ~/snap/frogtab/common)
  registration-server  Server that Frogtab uses if you register this device
                       (default: https://frogtab.com/)


Additional commands:
  frogtab help         Display a summary of how to use 'frogtab'
  frogtab --version    Display the version of Frogtab Local that is installed


Environment variables:
  FROGTABCONFIGFILE  If set, specifies where Frogtab Local stores settings
                       and internal state. If not set, Frogtab Local uses
                       Frogtabconfig.json in ~/snap/frogtab/common.
  NO_COLOR=1           If set, 'frogtab' doesn't display any colored text.


Release notes

https://github.com/dwilding/frogtab/releases

License

Frogtab Local is licensed under the MIT License.

Frogtab Local uses OpenPGP.js for PGP encryption. The source code of OpenPGP.js is available at https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs. OpenPGP.js is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License.

Update History

2.0.4snap1 (15)
13 Dec 2025, 09:47 UTC

Published16 Jul 2024, 03:08 UTC

Last updated29 May 2025, 13:38 UTC

First seen13 Dec 2025, 09:47 UTC