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.
