Chrome Extension
Quick time tracking from any website. Perfect for manual entries and ad-hoc work.
What is the Chrome Extension?
Installation
Open the Chrome Web Store
Go to the AutoTrack extension page:
Click 'Add to Chrome'
Click the blue "Add to Chrome" button in the top right.
Confirm the permissions in the popup that appears.
Pin the extension
- Click the puzzle icon (extensions) in the top right of Chrome
- Find "AutoTrack" in the list
- Click the pin icon to pin it to your toolbar
Done! The extension is installed 🎉
Initial Setup
Open the extension
Click the AutoTrack icon in your Chrome toolbar.
Log in
Enter your AutoTrack credentials:
- Email address
- Password
Ready to use!
The extension is now ready to use! 🎉
Usage
Quick Entry
- Click the AutoTrack icon in your toolbar
- The form opens with automatic project detection
- Fill in the task description (e.g. "Implement user authentication")
- Select hours and minutes with the dropdowns
- Click "Add to Autotrack"
Auto-detection
The extension automatically detects when you're working on development-related sites:
Git Platforms
- • GitHub
- • GitLab
- • Bitbucket
Development Tools
- • Stack Overflow
- • CodePen
- • JSFiddle
Documentation
- • MDN Web Docs
- • Microsoft Docs
- • React Docs
Online Editors
- • CodeSandbox
- • Repl.it
- • StackBlitz
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl + Enter(or Cmd + Enter on Mac) | Submit form |
Escape | Close popup |
Draft Saving
The extension automatically saves your form as a draft. If you close the popup before submitting, your filled fields are saved for next time.
Features
Quick Entry
Add a time entry in 5 seconds
Smart Suggestions
Automatic project detection based on URL
Draft Saving
Forms are automatically saved
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl+Enter to submit, Escape to close
Secure Authentication
JWT token-based authentication for maximum security
Permissions
The extension requires the following permissions:
activeTab
To read information about the current tab (URL, title) for project detection
storage
To save settings and drafts locally in your browser
identity
For future OAuth integration (not actively used yet)
Privacy First
Troubleshooting
Extension doesn't appear in toolbar
- Click the puzzle icon (extensions) in the top right
- Find AutoTrack in the list
- Click the pin icon to pin it to the toolbar
Login doesn't work
- Check if your email and password are correct
- Try logging in first at app.autotrack.dev
- Check your internet connection
Entries don't arrive in dashboard
- Check if you're logged in to the extension
- Refresh your dashboard
- Check the browser console for error messages (F12 → Console)