GitHub Time Tracking — Use Teetrack Alongside GitHub
Code in GitHub, track time in Teetrack — know exactly where your development hours go.
Teetrack does not have a native GitHub integration, but developers can use both tools together. Track time in Teetrack while managing code and issues in GitHub.
Requirements
- A GitHub account with your repositories and issues set up
- A Teetrack account
- Consistent naming between Teetrack projects and GitHub repositories
Follow the manual workflow
Step 1: Create Teetrack projects that match your GitHub repositories
Set up projects in Teetrack that correspond to your GitHub repositories or larger initiatives. Use consistent naming so tracked time maps to the right codebase.
Step 2: Start a Teetrack timer when working on an issue or PR
When you pick up a GitHub issue or start a pull request, start a timer in Teetrack with the matching project and a short description like the issue title.
Step 3: Reference GitHub issues in Teetrack descriptions
Include the GitHub issue number or PR link in your Teetrack time entry description. This makes it easy to match development hours to specific issues later.
Step 4: Review development time against GitHub milestones
Compare your Teetrack weekly report with GitHub milestones and sprint boards to see where development time was spent and improve future estimates.
What you can do
- Track development time per issue or PR: Log time against specific GitHub issues or pull requests in Teetrack for precise billing and project cost tracking.
- Bill clients accurately for development work: Track billable time in Teetrack and export CSV for your billing workflow. Time spent on code changes, reviews, and bug fixes is captured for accurate reporting.
- Improve sprint estimates with real data: Compare estimated vs. actual time per issue over multiple sprints to build more accurate project timelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Teetrack integrate directly with GitHub?
There is no native integration. You use both tools side by side — manage code and issues in GitHub and track development time in Teetrack. Reference issue numbers in Teetrack descriptions for easy cross-referencing.
Can I automatically track time from GitHub commits?
Not directly. You start and stop timers manually in Teetrack when working on GitHub issues. This ensures your tracked time is intentional and reflects actual work, not just commit timestamps.
How do I link Teetrack entries to GitHub issues?
Add the GitHub issue number (e.g., #142) or the issue URL in your Teetrack time entry description. This makes cross-referencing straightforward during reviews.
Is this useful for agencies billing client development work?
Very much so. Agencies can track hours per repository or issue in Teetrack and generate client-facing reports that show exactly where development time was spent.
Can I automate the workflow between GitHub and Teetrack?
Teetrack has no native Zapier or Make integration today, so you log time entries manually in Teetrack while referencing the GitHub issue number or PR link in the description. If you use an AI assistant, Teetrack’s MCP tools let you start timers or create entries directly from chat without leaving your editor.
Track your development hours in Teetrack while building on GitHub
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