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Chronode

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Beta
The maker describes this release as beta. · raw.githubusercontent.com, 14 Nov 2026
Configuration
config.json can set timer colors, active hotkeys, displayed time precision, and the local splits folder. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
Install
It can be installed globally from npm and then run as chronode in a terminal or command-line prompt. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
License
The package is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later, and the included license text says there is no warranty for this free software. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
LiveSplit
It converts existing LiveSplit files into Splits.io Exchange Format files. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
Main menu
From the splash screen you can create splits, load splits, connect to a racetime.gg race, or open help. · raw.githubusercontent.com, 14 Nov 2026
Not yet saved
Saving run history is listed only as a future feature. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
Purpose
Chronode is a command-line-based speedrunning timer. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
racetime.gg
It can connect to a racetime.gg race and start and stop the timer automatically. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
Requirement
Installation requires Node.js version 17.9 or newer. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
Run saves
After a run you can save new best segments, save the run as a personal best, save the splits file locally, or upload it to splits.io. · raw.githubusercontent.com, 14 Nov 2026
Splits format
It uses the Splits.io Exchange Format for splits. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
Splits.io
It can download and upload splits from Splits.io. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
Splits location
Local splits files (.json or .lss) must be placed in the folder indicated in config.json. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
Status
The stated current version is 0.0.7, and the project is considered beta. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026
Support
Questions and feature ideas go to GitHub Discussions, bugs to GitHub Issues, and further discussion to the maker's Discord. · github.com, 14 Nov 2026

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