Case Study
Hours Tracker VS Code Extension
VS Code extension for tracking coding time with automatic file activity logging and language detection.
DIRECT
for Personal ProductJan 2026vscode extension
typescript
time tracking
developer tools
Companion to the Chrome extension, this tracks coding time directly in VS Code. It logs file activity, detects programming languages, and associates time with projects.
Technical Stack
Built with TypeScript and the VS Code Extension API. Uses workspace detection to automatically identify projects and debounced events to minimize performance impact.
Integration
Integrates with the same dashboard as the Chrome extension, giving a complete picture of development time across browsing and coding.