GhostTrack - Track What AI Changed
See exactly what Claude Code, Aider, and other AI tools changed in your codebase. No more mystery commits.
Features
👁️ AI Activity Monitoring
- Claude Code Detection: Automatically detects when Claude Code is running
- File Change Tracking: See exactly what files AI tools modified
- Session Correlation: Link AI sessions to actual code changes
- Pattern Recognition: Identify AI vs human coding patterns
- Aider Integration: Track Aider's code changes in real-time
- ChatGPT CLI: Monitor GPT command-line modifications
- Cursor Terminal: Detect Cursor's terminal-based edits
- Any AI Shell: Catch changes from any AI command-line tool
📊 Code Impact Analysis
- Before/After Comparison: See exactly what changed
- Quality Metrics: Was the AI change actually good?
- Coverage Reports: How much of your code is AI-generated?
- Team Visibility: Know when teammates used AI tools
🚨 Real-World Use Cases
Code Reviews: "Show me all AI-generated code in this PR"
Compliance: "What percentage of our codebase is AI-written?"
Learning: "What patterns does Claude use that I should learn?"
Security: "Did any AI tool access sensitive files?"
Quality: "Are AI changes improving or degrading our code?"
Prerequisites
- VS Code 1.74.0 or higher
- GhostTrack Engine (auto-installed)
- Any AI coding tool (Claude Code, Aider, Cursor, etc.)
Installation
- Install from VS Code marketplace:
ext install ghosttrack.ghosttrack-vscode
- Engine starts automatically when you open VS Code
- Start using AI tools - GhostTrack will detect them automatically
Quick Start
- Use any AI tool (Claude Code, Aider, etc.) in your project
- Check the GhostTrack panel to see what changed
- Review the timeline to see your AI activity history
- Use
Ctrl+Shift+P → "GhostTrack" for all commands
How It Works
GhostTrack runs in the background and:
- Detects AI tools - Automatically finds Claude Code, Aider, Cursor, etc.
- Monitors file changes - Tracks what files get modified during AI sessions
- Correlates activity - Links AI tool usage to specific code changes
- Shows you everything - Timeline, file diffs, and impact analysis
Zero configuration needed - it just works.
Main Commands
| Command |
What It Does |
GhostTrack: Show AI Activity |
See your recent AI tool usage |
GhostTrack: View File Changes |
See what files AI tools modified |
GhostTrack: AI Timeline |
Timeline view of all AI activity |
GhostTrack: Start Monitoring |
Start watching for AI tools |
GhostTrack: Show Dashboard |
Open the main dashboard |
What You'll See
GhostTrack Panel
- Active AI Tools: What AI tools are currently running
- Recent Changes: Files modified by AI in the last hour
- Session Timeline: When you used AI tools and for how long
- Impact Summary: How much code was AI-generated vs human-written
✅ Claude Code (CLI tool like this conversation)
✅ Aider (AI pair programming in terminal)
✅ Cursor (AI code editor)
✅ GitHub Copilot CLI
✅ ChatGPT CLI
✅ Any AI shell tool (we detect them automatically)
Supported Languages
JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Rust, Java, Go, C/C++, C#, PHP, Ruby
FAQ
Q: Will this slow down my AI tools?
A: No - GhostTrack only monitors, it doesn't interfere with your AI tools.
Q: What data is collected?
A: Only local file changes and AI tool process detection. No code is sent anywhere.
Q: Does it work with private repositories?
A: Yes - everything runs locally on your machine.
Q: Can I turn it off?
A: Yes - use GhostTrack: Stop Monitoring or disable the extension.
License
MIT License - Free for personal and commercial use.
Stop wondering what your AI tools changed. Start knowing.
