Dev Time Tracker

Transform your coding sessions into actionable insights! Dev Time Tracker is a comprehensive productivity companion for developers that automatically tracks your coding time, monitors your health, and provides powerful analytics through a beautiful web dashboard.

Why Dev Time Tracker?

Automatic Time Tracking - Zero manual input required
Pomodoro Timer - Built-in focus sessions with customizable intervals
Web Dashboard - Beautiful analytics with real-time charts and insights
Code Diff Tracking - See exactly what code you changed, Git-style
Health Reminders - Stay healthy with smart break, posture, and eye-care alerts
Custom Reminders - Create personalized reminders for your workflow
Multi-Platform - Available on VS Code Marketplace and Open VSX Registry
Secure Cloud Service - Enterprise-grade security with free and paid tiers

Screenshots

Status Bar - Real-Time Tracking

Web Dashboard - Real-Time Analytics

Beautiful charts showing your coding patterns, project breakdowns, and productivity insights

Activity Details - Code Diff Tracking

Complete activity history with code diffs, file changes, and time tracking

Key Features

Intelligent Time Tracking

13 Activity Events: Tracks typing, saving, opening files, switching editors, and more
Smart Idle Detection: Automatically pauses when you're away
Real-time Status Bar: See your active coding time at a glance
Project-Based Tracking: Automatically detects and tracks time per project
Offline Support: Works without internet, syncs when connected

Pomodoro Timer

Customizable Intervals: Work (25 min), short break (5 min), long break (15 min)
Auto-Start Sessions: Optionally start next session automatically
Visual Feedback: Progress shown in status bar
Smart Breaks: Long break after 4 work sessions (configurable)
Notification Sounds: Optional audio alerts for session changes

Powerful Web Dashboard

Access your analytics at http://devtimetracker.app/dashboard:

Real-Time Charts: Visualize coding patterns over time
Activity Timeline: Detailed list of all coding activities
Project Analytics: Time breakdown by project
Code Metrics: Lines added/removed, file types, languages used
Peak Hours Analysis: Discover your most productive times
Session Management: Review all your coding sessions
Timezone Support: Displays times in your local timezone

Code Diff Tracking

See exactly what you coded! Every activity captures Git-style diffs:

Side-by-Side View: Compare old vs new code with line numbers
Syntax Highlighting: Color-coded additions and deletions
Context Lines: See surrounding code for better understanding
Unified Diff Format: Standard Git diff format
Click to View: Click any activity to see the full diff
Toggle On/Off: Disable diff capture to save memory

Health & Wellness

Your health matters! Smart, non-intrusive reminders:

Break Reminders

Default: Every 60 minutes
Snooze for 15 minutes
Prevents burnout and mental fatigue
Customizable notification style

Eye Strain Prevention (20-20-20 Rule)

Default: Every 20 minutes
Reminder: Look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds
Reduces eye fatigue and strain
Protects long-term eye health

Posture Reminders

Default: Every 30 minutes
Encourages proper sitting position
Prevents back and neck pain
Improves overall ergonomics

All health reminders are:

Non-blocking (won't interrupt your work)
Snooze-able (postpone when you're in the zone)
Customizable (adjust intervals and notification types)
Optional sounds (enable audio alerts if desired)

Custom Reminders

Create your own reminders! Perfect for:

Git commit reminders ("Commit your work every 30 minutes")
Code review reminders
Documentation updates
Testing reminders
Team stand-up notifications

Easy Management:

Add via Command Palette or settings
Visual reminder manager
Enable/disable individual reminders
Adjust intervals per reminder

For Teams & Companies

Empower your development teams with powerful analytics and insights!

Dev Time Tracker for Teams provides managers and team leads with the visibility they need to optimize productivity while respecting developer privacy.

Why Teams Choose Dev Time Tracker

📊 Team Productivity Analytics

Team Dashboard: Aggregated view of coding patterns across your entire team
Project Time Allocation: See how teams distribute time across projects
Peak Hours Analysis: Optimize meeting times based on team activity
Resource Planning: Identify overworked developers or underutilized resources

🌍 Remote Team Management

Distributed Team Insights: Understand when global team members are most active
Timezone Coverage: Better coordination across time zones
Work-Life Balance: Monitor overtime and prevent burnout
Fair Workload Distribution: Ensure balanced task allocation

💰 Project Cost & Billing

Accurate Time Tracking: Billable hours for agencies and consultancies
Project Profitability: Track actual time vs budget
Client Reporting: Transparent, automated reports for clients
Resource Cost Analysis: Calculate true developer cost per project

📈 Code Quality Metrics

Commit Patterns: Track team commit frequency and collaboration
Technical Debt: Identify projects consuming disproportionate time
Onboarding Efficiency: Measure new developer productivity ramp-up
Tech Stack Analysis: Understand which technologies teams use most

🔒 Compliance & Privacy

Activity Audit Trail: Detailed logging for compliance requirements
Privacy Controls: Granular permissions and data access controls
Automated Timesheets: For HR and payroll integration
GDPR Compliant: Full data protection and privacy controls

💪 Developer Well-being

Team Health Monitoring: Ensure entire team maintains healthy work habits
Burnout Prevention: Alert managers about excessive hours
Break Compliance: Team-wide health reminder enforcement
Work Pattern Analysis: Identify unhealthy patterns (late nights, weekends)

Team Features

✅ Team Dashboard - Real-time analytics for entire team
✅ Manager Access Controls - Privacy-focused permissions
✅ Centralized Billing - One invoice for the entire team
✅ User Management - Easy add/remove team members
✅ Team Reports - Automated weekly/monthly reports
✅ Project Grouping - Organize by project or department
✅ Leaderboards (optional) - Gamification for team engagement
✅ API Access - Custom integrations and workflows
✅ SSO/SAML - Enterprise authentication (Business plan)
✅ Slack/Teams Integration - Activity notifications

Contact Sales → | Schedule Demo →

Quick Start

Installation

Option 1: VS Code Marketplace

Open VS Code
Press Ctrl+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+P (Mac)
Type ext install WilliamAsaba.dev-time-tracker
Press Enter

Option 2: Open VSX Registry (VSCodium, Gitpod, etc.)

Open your editor
Search for "Dev Time Tracker" in extensions
Click Install
or You can even follow the same steps in Option 1

Option 3: Manual Installation

Download the .vsix file from GitHub Releases and install via:

code --install-extension dev-time-tracker-x.x.x.vsix

Backend Setup (Required for Dashboard)

The extension connects to our cloud service for data storage and analytics.

Get Started in 3 Steps:

Create Your Account

Visit https://devtimetracker.com/register

Choose Your Plan:

Plan	Price	Features
Free	$0/month	• 300 activities/month • 3 days data retention • Dashboard access • Single project • Basic health reminders
Starter	$5/month	• 2,000 activities/month • 30 days data retention • Up to 3 projects • All health reminders • Export data anytime
Pro	$12/month	• Unlimited activities • Unlimited data retention • Unlimited projects • Code diff storage • Email reports • Priority support

🎉 Start with Free Tier - No credit card required! Upgrade anytime when you need more.

💰 Save 20% with Annual Billing - Pay yearly and get 2 months free on Starter and Pro plans.

For Teams & Companies

Plan	Price	Features
Team	$18/dev/month	• Everything in Pro • Up to 100 developers • Team dashboard & analytics • Team commit & PR stats • Private leaderboards • Export team dashboards • Custom privacy & access control • Team integrations
Business	$21/dev/month	• Everything in Team • 100-1,000 developers • Onboarding support & training • Advanced team insights • Prioritized support (email & zoom) • Customized integrations • Dedicated account manager

Volume Discounts Available:

10-25 developers: 10% off
26-50 developers: 15% off
51-100 developers: 20% off
100+ developers: Contact sales for custom enterprise pricing

Get Your API Token

After registration, copy your API token from the settings

Configure Extension:

Open VS Code Settings (JSON) and add:

{
  "devtimetracker.apiUrl": "https://devtimetracker.app",
  "devtimetracker.apiToken": "your-api-token"
}

🎉 You're all set! Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and run Developer: Reload Window

Free Tier Limits

If you're on the free tier, you'll see friendly notifications when approaching limits:

Monthly Activity Limit: 300 activities per month
- Activities are tracked events (typing, saving, opening files, etc.)
- Resets monthly at midnight (your timezone)
- Perfect for trying out the extension
Data Retention: 3 days
- Older data automatically archived
- Upgrade for longer history

Tips for Free Tier Users:

Monitor your usage in real-time from the dashboard
Receive notifications at 80% and 100% of your monthly limit
Monthly limits reset at midnight in your timezone
Consider Starter tier ($5/month) for 2,000 activities and 30 days retention

Need More?

Hobby developers: Upgrade to Starter for $5/month
Professional developers: Upgrade to Pro for $12/month with unlimited everything Compare Plans →

Requirements

Editor: Visual Studio Code 1.75.0+ (or compatible: VSCodium, Code-Server, Gitpod)
Account: Free or paid account at devtimetracker.app
Internet: Active internet connection for syncing (offline mode available)

Configuration

All settings are accessible via VS Code Settings UI or directly in settings.json. Here are the most important ones:

Custom Reminders

You can add custom reminders in the settings.json file.

{
  "devtimetracker.customReminders": [
    {
      "id": "commit-reminder",
      "name": "Commit Reminder",
      "message": "Time to commit your changes!",
      "interval": 1800,           // 30 minutes
      "enabled": true,
      "notificationType": "info",
      "enableSound": true,
      "snoozeDuration": 600       // 10 minutes
    }
  ]
}

💡 Tip: Health reminders are non-blocking and appear in the bottom-right corner. They won't split your editor or interrupt your flow!

Time Intervals: All intervals are in seconds. Quick conversions:

1 minute = 60 seconds
20 minutes = 1200 seconds
30 minutes = 1800 seconds
60 minutes = 3600 seconds

Click the status bar for quick actions:

Start/Stop tracking
View stats

Web Dashboard Features

Access at https://devtimetracker.app/dashboard:

Overview Cards
- Total coding time (today/week/month)
- Number of coding sessions
- Peak productivity hours
- Code metrics summary
Charts & Graphs
- Daily/weekly/monthly time distribution
- Activity trends over time
- Language usage statistics
Activity Timeline
- Detailed list of all activities
- File names and paths
- Lines added/removed
- Click any activity to view code diff
Session Management
- View all coding sessions
- Session duration and timestamps
- Project associations
- Activity counts per session
Timezone Support
- All times displayed in your local timezone
- Automatic timezone detection
- UTC storage with local display

Captured Data:

Basic: Filename, file path, language, timestamp
Metrics: Lines added, lines removed, character count
Diffs: Full Git-style unified diffs (if enabled)
Context: Project name

Privacy:

All data encrypted and securely stored
No third-party data sharing
Diff capture can be disabled
Offline mode available
Full data export and deletion rights (GDPR compliant)

Troubleshooting

Extension Not Tracking

Problem: Status bar shows "Inactive" or no time is being tracked.

Solutions:

Check if tracking is started: Run Developer: Reload Window
Verify API configuration in settings (apiUrl and apiToken)
Check internet connection and ensure https://devtimetracker.app is accessible
Verify your account is active at devtimetracker.app/dashboard

Backend Connection Failed

Problem: "Failed to sync with backend" or authentication errors.

Solutions:

Check service status: Visit https://devtimetracker.app/dashboard
Verify API token is correct: Re-copy from your settings
Ensure API URL is correct: https://devtimetracker.app
Check your subscription status: Free tier may have reached daily limit
Test connection: curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" https://devtimetracker.app/user

Dashboard Shows Wrong Times

Problem: Times or dates don't match your timezone.

Solutions:

Update your timezone in account settings at devtimetracker.app/settings
Refresh the dashboard page (Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R)
Check browser timezone matches your location
Clear browser cache if timezone recently changed
Dashboard automatically detects timezone from your browser

High Memory Usage

Problem: VS Code becomes slow or uses too much memory.

Solutions:

Disable diff capture: "devtimetracker.captureCodeDiff": false
Increase sync interval: "devtimetracker.trackingInterval": 120000 (2 minutes)
Enable offline mode and sync manually
Reduce custom reminders count
Clear old activity data from your dashboard at devtimetracker.app/dashboard

Privacy & Security

Your data security is our top priority:

Data Protection

Encrypted Storage: All data encrypted at rest (AES-256)
Secure Transmission: HTTPS/TLS 1.3 for all API calls
Token Authentication: Secure API token-based authentication
Regular Backups: Daily automated backups with 30-day retention
Data Centers: Hosted in secure, certified data centers

Compliance & Privacy

GDPR Compliant: Full data export and deletion rights
No Third-Party Sharing: Your data is never sold or shared
Minimal Data Collection: Only track what's necessary
No Code Storage: Only metadata tracked (unless you enable diffs)
Transparent: Clear privacy policy and data practices

Your Control

Data Export: Download all your data anytime in JSON/CSV format
Data Deletion: Permanently delete your account and data
Optional Features: Disable diff capture or offline mode
Access Logs: View all API access to your account
Two-Factor Auth: Optional 2FA for enhanced security (Pro+)

Read our full Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

License

This extension is available under a proprietary license with multiple tiers:

Individual Plans:

Free Tier: Limited to 300 activities/month and 3 days data retention
Starter Tier: $5/month for 2,000 activities/month and 30 days retention
Pro Tier: $12/month for unlimited activities and data retention

Team Plans:

Team: $18/developer/month for teams up to 100 developers
Business: $21/developer/month for teams of 100-1,000 developers (includes custom pricing for 100+)

Author

William Asaba

Acknowledgments

Built with:

Special thanks to all contributors and users who provide feedback and support!

Track smarter, code healthier, achieve more!