Troubleshooting

Common issues and how to fix them.

Login with GitHub not working

• Make sure your browser allows redirects to vscode:// URLs
• Check that you authorized the application on GitHub
• Try closing and reopening VS Code, then log in again
• Check the Debug Console in VS Code for error messages

Extension not tracking time

• Verify you're logged in: "Time in Code: Show Account Info"
• Ensure you have an internet connection (for syncing data)
• Check that you're editing files with a recognized language
• Try restarting VS Code

Dashboard shows no data

• Data syncs every 20 minutes — wait a moment and refresh
• Verify you're using the correct GitHub ID in the URL
• Check that tracking is active: "Show Account Info"
• Ensure you've been coding for at least a few minutes after login

"Unauthorized" error (401)

• Log out and log in again to refresh your token
• Run: "Time in Code: Logout"
• Then: "Time in Code: Log in with GitHub"

VS Code commands not appearing

If "Time in Code" commands don't appear in the command palette:

1. Verify the extension is installed: code --list-extensions | grep time-in-code
2. Try reinstalling:

code --uninstall-extension DipishBisht.time-in-code
code --install-extension time-in-code-0.2.0.vsix

Browser doesn't redirect back to VS Code

• Some browsers block vscode:// protocol handlers
• Try a different browser (Chrome/Edge usually work best)
• Manually open VS Code after GitHub authorization
• Check browser console for errors

GitHub ID vs Username

Your dashboard URL uses your GitHub ID (numeric), not your username:

• ❌ Wrong: /dashboard/octocat
• ✅ Correct: /dashboard/12345678

Find your ID: "Time in Code: Show Account Info"

Still stuck?

Open an issue on GitHub with:

• VS Code version (Help → About)
• Extension version
• Error messages from Debug Console
• Steps to reproduce the issue