Time tracking extension for Azure DevOps with work item integration
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DevOps Timer - Azure DevOps Extension
A comprehensive time tracking solution that integrates seamlessly into Azure DevOps work items, providing precise time measurement, background operation, and powerful reporting capabilities.
🚀 Key Features
⏱️ Integrated Timer
Work Item Integration: Timer tab appears directly in work item forms
Start/Pause/Stop: Full control over time tracking sessions
Background Operation: Service worker keeps timers running across browser sessions
Automatic Sync: Timer state persisted locally and synced with Azure DevOps
📊 Comprehensive Tracking
Manual Time Entry: Add time for offline work or retroactive tracking
Detailed Descriptions: Add notes about what work was performed
Precise Measurement: Millisecond-accurate time tracking
Smart Notifications: Periodic reminders when timers are active
📈 Powerful Reporting
Project Dashboard: Centralized hub for all time tracking data
Advanced Filtering: Filter by date range, work items, team members
Export Capabilities: CSV and JSON export for external analysis
Summary Statistics: Total time, session averages, productivity insights
🔧 Developer-Friendly
REST API Access: Programmatic access to time tracking data
Cross-Browser Support: Works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari
Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop and mobile
Open Source: Full source code available for customization
🎯 Perfect For
Development Teams tracking time on user stories and bugs
Project Managers needing accurate time estimates and reporting
Consultants requiring detailed time logs for billing
Teams implementing time-based metrics and productivity tracking
🚀 Quick Start
Install the extension from the marketplace
Open any work item in your Azure DevOps project
Click the "Timer" tab to start tracking time
Use the "Timer" hub for project-wide reporting and analysis
🔒 Security & Privacy
Local Storage: Timer data stored locally in your browser
Secure API: Uses Azure DevOps REST API with proper authentication
No External Servers: All data remains within your Azure DevOps organization
Minimal Permissions: Only requires work item read/write and project read access
📱 Browser Compatibility
✅ Chrome 60+
✅ Edge 79+
✅ Firefox 60+
✅ Safari 12+
🛠️ Technical Details
Service Worker: Background processing for uninterrupted timing
