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Building a Privacy-First Coding Activity Tracker for VS Code
Hey DEV community! 👋
I wanted to share a VS Code extension I built that helps developers track their coding activity without compromising privacy. Unlike other tracking solutions that require accounts or send data to external servers, this extension keeps everything local.
Why I Built This
As a developer, I wanted to understand my coding patterns better, but I wasn't comfortable with sending my activity data to third-party servers. Most existing solutions required accounts or had complex setups, so I decided to build something simpler.
Features
🕒 Real-time activity tracking
📊 GitHub integration for repository insights
🔒 100% local data storage
📈 Activity visible in VS Code's status bar
âš¡ Zero configuration needed
Tech Stack
- TypeScript
- VS Code Extension API
- GitHub API for repository integration
Try It Out
The extension is open source and available on:
- GitHub: https://github.com/ernivani/my-code-activity-ext
- VS Code Marketplace: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ernicani.my-code-activity-ext
What's Next
I'm actively working on improvements and would love to hear your feedback and feature suggestions. Feel free to:
- Star the repository
- Report issues
- Contribute to the project
Let me know what you think in the comments!
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