Lync

Lync is a free VS Code extension that automatically tracks coding time, providing real-time analytics and productivity insights for developers. It offers seamless cloud synchronization and privacy-first data handling.

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Pricing

Free · Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

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What is Lync?

Lync is a free, open-source VS Code extension designed for developers to automatically track their coding time. It provides real-time analytics, productivity insights, and seamless cloud synchronization without requiring manual timers. The tool focuses on privacy, tracking only metadata like coding time, languages, and project names, ensuring source code remains on the user's machine. Lync offers deterministic tracking with explicit states, human-friendly defaults to reduce overcount, and an explainable audit timeline for transparency. It supports features like language and project breakdowns, team collaboration tracking, and robust data recovery. Setup is quick, taking under two minutes, and it's free forever with no credit card required.

Best used for

Ideal for solo developers who need to understand their real coding hours and track consistency, freelancers who need to see time spent on each project and language, and small engineering teams who need an activity baseline. Especially valuable for developers seeking accurate work insights with strong privacy controls.

Common actions

track coding time

analyze productivity

monitor project hours

understand coding habits

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Capabilities

Key features

Automatic coding time tracking
Real-time cloud sync
Privacy-first analytics
Language, project breakdowns
Productivity insights
Team collaboration tracking

Target Audience

developerfreelancer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Free · Open Source

Not publicly disclosed. Check www.lync.life for current pricing.

FAQs

Is Lync truly free, and are all features available without payment?

Yes, Lync is completely free forever with no hidden fees, premium tiers, or credit card required. All features, including real-time sync and analytics, are available to every user without any cost.

Does Lync track my actual source code content?

No, Lync is designed with privacy in mind and only tracks metadata such as coding time, languages, and project names. Your actual source code never leaves your machine and is not monitored.

How long does it take to set up Lync and start tracking?

Setup is very quick, taking under two minutes. You simply install the VS Code extension, create a free account to get your API key, and then paste the key into the extension settings to begin tracking immediately.

Can I use Lync offline, and how does it handle syncing?

Yes, Lync tracks your coding time even when you are offline. It automatically syncs all your tracked data to the cloud every five minutes once you regain an internet connection, ensuring data consistency.

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