Code Time

Overview

Code Time is a time-tracking plugin that integrates directly with all of the most popular code editors and IDEs, automatically tracking coding time without disrupting developer workflow.

Supported IDEs & Editors

• Visual Studio Code
• IntelliJ IDEA
• PyCharm
• WebStorm
• Android Studio
• PhpStorm
• Atom
• Sublime Text
• And more

Key Features

Automatic Time Tracking

• Passive tracking: Monitors coding time in the background
• No manual timers: Automatic detection of active coding
• File-level tracking: See time spent on individual files
• Project breakdown: Time allocation across different projects
• Language tracking: Track time by programming language

Developer Productivity Metrics

• Lines of code: Track code additions and deletions
• Active coding time: Distinguish between coding and other activities
• Keystroke patterns: Understand coding intensity
• Flow state detection: Identify periods of deep focus
• Daily/weekly summaries: Review coding productivity trends

Integration Features

• Git integration: Link time to commits and branches
• Project management sync: Connect with Jira, GitHub, GitLab
• Team insights: Compare productivity across development teams (opt-in)
• Goal setting: Set daily coding time targets

Privacy & Control

• Private by default: Your code content is never accessed
• Local tracking: Data can be kept on your machine
• Opt-in sharing: Choose what to share with team
• Open source: Transparent about what's tracked

Use Cases

• Freelance developers tracking billable coding hours
• Development teams monitoring project time allocation
• Individual developers optimizing productivity habits
• Agencies billing clients for development work
• Remote teams maintaining accountability

Benefits for Developers

• No context switching required
• Accurate time records for billing
• Identify time-consuming tasks or files
• Optimize development workflow
• Understand personal productivity patterns

Pricing

Free for individual developers with premium team features available.