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Dev-Aura

Dev-Aura

Lexora Technologies

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Track your coding activity, lines changed, and productivity metrics
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Dev-Aura

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Track your coding activity, understand your productivity, and unlock your full potential as a developer.

Dev-Aura is an intelligent activity tracking extension for VS Code that monitors your coding patterns, tracks lines of code changes, detects AI-assisted coding, and provides comprehensive insights into your development workflow.

✨ Features

📊 Real-Time Activity Tracking

  • Lines of Code Metrics: Automatically tracks lines added and removed
  • Active vs Idle Time: Monitors when you're actively coding vs idle
  • File-Level Analytics: Tracks activity per file and project
  • Language Breakdown: See which programming languages you use most

🤖 AI Code Detection

  • Smart Detection: Automatically distinguishes between AI-generated and manual code
  • Usage Insights: Understand how AI tools enhance your productivity
  • Ratio Tracking: See the split between AI and manual contributions

⚡ Performance Metrics

  • Compilation Tracking: Monitor build times and compilation frequency
  • Git Integration: Track commit frequency and patterns
  • Focus Sessions: Identify your most productive coding periods

🔒 Privacy-First

  • Metadata Only: We never read your code, only track metadata (timestamps, line counts, file names)
  • Local Processing: Activity data is processed locally before sending
  • Secure: All data transmission is encrypted

📈 Dashboard Integration

  • Web Dashboard: View comprehensive analytics at dev-aura.com
  • 24-Hour Timeline: See your coding activity throughout the day
  • Productivity Insights: Understand your best focus times and patterns

🚀 Getting Started

Installation

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
  3. Search for "Dev-Aura"
  4. Click Install

Setup

  1. Create an Account: Visit dev-aura.com and sign up
  2. Link Your Machine ID:
    • Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
    • Run: Dev-Aura: Copy Machine ID
    • Paste the Machine ID in your dashboard settings
  3. Start Coding: The extension automatically tracks your activity!

📖 Usage

Commands

  • Dev-Aura: Copy Machine ID - Copies your unique machine identifier to clipboard for linking with your dashboard account

Automatic Tracking

Once installed and linked, Dev-Aura automatically:

  • ✅ Tracks all file changes and edits
  • ✅ Monitors compilation and build processes
  • ✅ Detects Git commits
  • ✅ Sends periodic heartbeats to sync your activity

Viewing Your Data

Visit dev-aura.com/dashboard to:

  • View your coding timeline
  • See productivity metrics
  • Analyze AI vs manual code usage
  • Track project and file-level activity

🎯 Use Cases

  • Personal Productivity: Understand your coding patterns and optimize your workflow
  • Team Analytics: Track team productivity and identify bottlenecks (with organization plans)
  • Time Tracking: Automatically log coding time without manual timers
  • Skill Development: See which languages and technologies you're learning
  • AI Tool Usage: Understand how AI coding assistants impact your productivity

🔧 Configuration

📊 Supported IDEs

  • ✅ Visual Studio Code (Primary)
  • ✅ Cursor (Fully compatible)
  • ✅ VSCodium (Compatible)

🔒 Privacy & Security

  • We never read your code - Only metadata is tracked
  • We never sell your data - Your privacy is our priority
  • Encrypted transmission - All data is sent over HTTPS
  • Local processing - Activity is processed on your machine first

🆘 Troubleshooting

Extension not tracking?

  1. Check if extension is activated: Look for "Dev-Aura extension activated!" in VS Code Developer Console
  2. Verify Machine ID is linked: Run Dev-Aura: Copy Machine ID and check your dashboard
  3. Check network connection: Extension needs internet to sync data

Data not appearing in dashboard?

  1. Ensure Machine ID is linked to your account
  2. Check dashboard URL: dev-aura.com/dashboard
  3. Verify you're logged in with the correct account

Performance issues?

  • The extension is lightweight and runs in the background
  • If you experience slowdowns, check VS Code's extension host process
  • Restart VS Code if needed

📝 Requirements

  • VS Code version 1.80.0 or higher
  • Internet connection for syncing data
  • Active Dev-Aura account (free tier available)

📄 License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.

👨‍💻 Developed by

Lexora Technologies OPC Private Limited

  • Website: dev-aura.com
  • Support: support@dev-aura.com
  • Privacy Policy: dev-aura.com/privacy-policy

⭐ Support Us

If you find Dev-Aura useful, please:

  • 📝 Leave a review on the VS Code Marketplace
  • 🐛 Report bugs or suggest features
  • 💬 Share with your developer friends!

Happy Coding! 🚀

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