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Devlog Tracker

Devlog Tracker

jnewnham

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Track context in your devlog with short hash IDs
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Devlog Tracker (dx)

Track context in markdown devlogs with short hash IDs.

Format

Todo (canonical status)

todo dx-a3f8: implement feature X
done dx-a3f8: implement feature X
notdone dx-a3f8: abandoned idea

Heading (notes when actively working)

### Feature X [dx-a3f8]

Notes, decisions, research here.

Features

  • IDs: dx-a3f8 (4-char hex hash)
  • Status: todo / done / notdone
  • Navigation: Ctrl+Click IDs, sidebar tree view
  • Related: (for dx-XXXX) links issues

Commands

Ctrl+Shift+P → "DX:"

Command Action
New Todo todo dx-xxxx: title
Mark Done todo → done
Mark Rejected todo → notdone
Resume Issue Insert heading for existing issue
Go to ID Quick pick jump

Workflow

  1. Capture with DX: New Todo → todo dx-xxxx: description
  2. When starting work, DX: Resume Issue → creates heading section
  3. Mark complete with DX: Mark Done (works from anywhere in the issue)

Development

pnpm install
pnpm run watch   # or F5 to debug

Config

  • dx.devlogPattern: Glob for devlog files (default: **/devlog*.md)
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