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Wakapi

Open-source, self-hosted time tracking for developers, compatible with Wakatime, offering detailed coding statistics.

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Overview

Wakapi is an open-source, self-hostable solution for developers to meticulously track their coding time. It captures data on projects, programming languages, and more, presenting it through fancy statistics, plots, and public leaderboards. The tool is built by developers for developers, ensuring it meets the specific needs of the coding community.

Its core value proposition lies in offering a free, transparent, and privacy-focused alternative to commercial time-tracking services. Users can self-host Wakapi, gaining full control over their data and ensuring GDPR compliance. With features like Wakatime compatibility, Prometheus metrics, and a robust REST API, Wakapi integrates seamlessly into existing development workflows, empowering users to gain insights into their coding habits and showcase their contributions.

Best For

Individual developers wanting to track personal coding habits and productivity.
Open-source project maintainers showcasing their development activity.
Teams looking for a self-hosted, private solution for code time tracking.
Developers who want to display their coding stats on their GitHub profiles or personal websites.
Users migrating from Wakatime seeking an open-source alternative.

Key Features

100% free and open-source
Built by developers for developers
Fancy statistics and plots
Public leaderboards
Cool badges for readmes
Weekly e-mail reports
Intuitive REST API
Compatible with Wakatime
Prometheus metrics
Lightning fast
GDPR-compliant
Self-hosted

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Completely free and open-source, offering full transparency and control.
  • Self-hostable, providing data privacy and ownership.
  • Wakatime compatibility allows for easy migration or use with existing Wakatime plugins.
  • Offers detailed statistics, plots, and badges for personal tracking and public display.
  • GDPR-compliant, ensuring data protection and privacy for users.
  • Provides a REST API for custom integrations and data access.

Cons

  • Requires technical knowledge for self-hosting and setup.
  • May lack advanced team collaboration features found in commercial time-tracking solutions.
  • Reliance on community support for troubleshooting and new features.
  • Interface might be less polished than commercial alternatives.
  • Initial setup for tracking across different IDEs/editors might require manual configuration.

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