Hackatime

Adapted from Macondo's docs.

Hackatime is a free, open-source coding-time tracker built by Hack Club. It plugs into your editor through the WakaTime plugin ecosystem and sends a "heartbeat" whenever you type or save a file, so your hours get logged automatically — you don't need to journal every coding session just to get credit for it.

What it doesn't track

Hackatime only sees what happens in a code editor. Art, design, music, and hardware assembly time still need to be logged manually — through journal entries, or a timelapse tool like Lapse.

Why it matters

Hackatime is how software hours get verified. Without it, a software project can't be submitted for review.

New accounts start with a lower trust score, and unusual patterns — an idle editor left running, simulated typing — are detectable and can get a project rejected. Track honestly.

Setup

1. Install the editor plugin using the personalized setup wizard at hackatime.hackclub.com/setup.
2. Link your Hackatime account to your Twisted profile.

If hours don't show up

• Restart your editor.
• Check your Hackatime dashboard to confirm heartbeats are actually arriving.
• Double check the project name is linked correctly.
• Give it a little time — syncing isn't always instant.

A note on AI

AI assistance is fine, but your submission needs to reflect code you actually understand, with real polish and iteration — unreviewed, dumped-in generated code is grounds for rejection.