CodeTrackr for Visual Studio Code

Open-source coding analytics and time tracking for developers using VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, JetBrains, and more.

Track your coding activity automatically and see insights on your language usage, projects, and productivity -- directly inside your editor and CodeTrackr dashboard.

Privacy-first. Self-hosted. Built for developers who own their data.

Open-source alternative to WakaTime.

Install

Install CodeTrackr in under 30 seconds:

1. Press F1 or ⌘ + Shift + P and type install. Pick Extensions: Install Extension.

   

2. Type codetrackr and hit enter.

   

3. Click Install

Setup

1. Go to https://codetrackr.fly.dev to create your account and get your API key
2. Open VS Code
3. Press F1 -- CodeTrackr: Enter API Key
4. Paste your key -- Done

Sign in, install the extension, paste your API key -- done.

What you get instantly

Real results from the moment you paste your API key:

• Coding time tracking
• Language breakdown
• Project & editor insights
• Real-time analytics
• Compete with devs worldwide

Features

Drop-in API

Drop-in API compatible with leading extensions. One endpoint, instant setup.

POST /api/v1/heartbeat

Real-time

Live graphs. Watch your coding stats update as you type.

Build your own plugin

Write a JavaScript snippet and publish it to the Plugin Store. Your panel appears on every installer's dashboard.

IDE extension for any editor

Build or use a community extension for VS Code, Neovim, IntelliJ, Zed, Emacs -- any editor that can make an HTTP request.

Leaderboards

Top developers by language globally. Updated live.

Full data export

Export JSON or CSV of your entire tracking history without a paywall.

Configuration

Open Command Palette: F1 -- CodeTrackr

Status bar options

• Today (default)
• 24h
• Total
• None

Position

• Left
• Right

Troubleshooting

If something is not working:

1. Press F1
2. Run CodeTrackr: Show Log
3. Check Output panel

Uninstall

1. Go to Extensions tab
2. Search CodeTrackr
3. Click the gear icon -- Uninstall

Contributing

Pull requests, bug reports, and feature requests are welcome!

git clone https://github.com/livrasand/codetrackr-vscode.git
cd codetrackr-vscode
pnpm install
pnpm run watch

Press F5 to debug the extension.

Privacy first

CodeTrackr is built on a simple idea:

Your coding data belongs to you.

No tracking of code. No lock-in. No vendor control.

CodeTrackr · Deployed on Fly · Powered by Rust · Open source (AGPL-3.0)

Made by Livrando Sandoval and the CodeTrackr community.