Hubstaff Time Tracking API

• Varies by plan level
• Rate limit headers included in responses
• Retry-After header for throttled requests
• Best practice: implement exponential backoff

Use Cases

Integration Scenarios

1. Payroll Systems: Automated timesheet export
2. Project Management: Sync time data with PM tools
3. Invoicing: Generate client invoices from tracked time
4. HR Systems: Employee productivity analytics
5. Custom Dashboards: Build specialized reporting interfaces
6. Mobile Apps: Create custom time tracking experiences

Workforce Management

• Field service dispatch integration
• Employee monitoring dashboards
• Custom geofencing applications
• Productivity tracking systems
• Client billing automation

SDK Support

Official and community libraries:

• JavaScript/Node.js
• Python
• PHP
• Ruby
• .NET/C#

Advanced Features

Activity Monitoring

• Application usage tracking
• URL visit tracking
• Activity level percentages
• Idle time detection

Screenshot API

• Retrieve screenshot images
• Screenshot settings management
• Blur sensitive information
• Screenshot frequency control

GPS Features

• Real-time location tracking
• Historical route playback
• Geofence management
• Distance calculations
• Location-based reporting

Data Format

JSON responses with consistent structure:

{
  "time_entries": [
    {
      "id": 123456,
      "user_id": 789,
      "project_id": 456,
      "starts_at": "2026-03-16T09:00:00Z",
      "stops_at": "2026-03-16T17:00:00Z",
      "tracked": 28800
    }
  ]
}

Documentation

• Interactive API reference
• Authentication guides
• Code examples
• Webhook setup instructions
• Changelog and version history

Security

• HTTPS encryption required
• OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication
• Granular permission scopes
• API key rotation
• Activity audit logs

Enterprise API Features

• Dedicated API endpoints
• Higher rate limits
• Priority support
• Custom webhook limits
• SLA guarantees
• Dedicated account management