Visual Studio Setup Guide

Visual Studio

Follow these steps to start tracking your coding time in Visual Studio with Hackatime.

Step 1: Log into Hackatime

Make sure you have a Hackatime account and are logged in.

Step 2: Run the Setup Script

Visit the setup page to automatically configure your API key and endpoint. This ensures everything works perfectly with Hackatime.

Step 3: Install Visual Studio Plugin

Follow the detailed plugin installation instructions on the WakaTime Visual Studio page.

The WakaTime plugin will automatically use your Hackatime configuration after running the setup script.

Troubleshooting

  • Not seeing your time? Make sure you completed the setup page first
  • Plugin not working? Try restarting Visual Studio after installation
  • Still stuck? Ask for help in Hack Club Slack (#hackatime-v2 channel)

Next Steps

Once configured, your coding time will automatically appear on your Hackatime dashboard. Happy coding!

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