WakaTime

API

Automated time tracking & leaderboards for programmers

Overview

The WakaTime API provides RESTful access to automated coding time tracking data, including activity breakdowns (projects, languages, editors), daily/weekly summaries, and leaderboard stats. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include integrating productivity data into personal dashboards, generating client billing reports, comparing team performance via leaderboards, and automating updates to project management tools. Endpoints cover user activity, project details, language usage, and leaderboard rankings, authenticated via API key.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://wakatime.com/developers')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON responses
Time tracking data access
Leaderboard endpoints
Project & language breakdowns
User activity summaries

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is WakaTime free to use?

Yes, WakaTime offers a free tier with basic time tracking and limited API access; paid tiers unlock advanced features like unlimited historical data and team leaderboards.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need an API key (available in your WakaTime account settings) to authenticate all API requests.

? What is the response format?

All WakaTime API responses are in JSON format, ensuring easy parsing and integration into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Documents & Productivity

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Detailed coding productivity insights
⊕ Easy integration with tools/dashboards
⊕ Supports 100+ IDEs/editors
⊕ Leaderboard functionality for teams/community

Cons

⊖ Rate limits on free tier
⊖ Advanced endpoints require paid plan
⊖ Limited historical data in free tier