GitTimeline: A Productivity Extension for VS Code

GitTimeline is a VS Code extension designed to help developers track their coding activities seamlessly and effectively. This extension automatically commits changes to a Git repository after every save, summarizing what you worked on and the previous work in a dedicated branch called code-tracking.

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Features

• Automatic Repository Creation
  Creates a new GitHub repository named code-tracking upon activation. Uses the GitHub API for automated setup.

• Real-Time Code Tracking
  Commits a summary of changes automatically to the code-tracking branch after every save. Tracks both the current and previous work context for a comprehensive log.

• Open Source Contribution
  Designed for transparency and collaboration, making it easy to adapt for individual or team needs.

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Installation

1. Install the Extension
   Download and install the GitTimeline extension from the VS Code Marketplace.

2. Activate the Extension
   Open the Command Palette in VS Code (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS) and run the command Create Repo.

3. Create GEMINI API KEY Click this url for creating your (API KEY)

4. Add Your GEMINI API Key
   After executing the Create Repo command, you will be prompted to provide your GEMINI API Key. Add the key to enable seamless integration with GitHub.

5. Start Tracking
   The extension will create a new GitHub repository named code-tracking and start committing changes after every save to the code-tracking branch.

NOTE

• If Auto Save is enabled in your VS Code settings, the extension will create a log every 30 minutes.
• To log changes immediately after every save, disable Auto Save in your VS Code settings.