Integrations

GitHub issue tagging for real-world development work

ManicTime tracks coding sessions automatically and GitHub provides the issue context. Teams can then tag time against repositories and issues without reconstructing the day from scratch.

Start free trial

Where GitHub integration works

Windows client plugin

The desktop plugin connects directly to GitHub, imports issues, and can use a personal access token for accounts with two-factor authentication.

ManicTime Cloud

Cloud organizations can expose GitHub issues through the shared connection model so users tag against imported issue data.

Self-hosted ManicTime Server

Server administrators can configure GitHub once, then let users connect and pull repository issues into their tagging workflow.

What the integration does

Import repository issues

Users can choose repositories and see matching issues in ManicTime instead of creating ad hoc ticket tags by hand.

Keep repository context visible

Imported tags include repository information, and the desktop plugin can optionally include milestones to make issue context clearer.

Filter what gets imported

Cloud or server connections can filter by repository, issue state, and date range so the imported tag list stays relevant.

How GitHub tags appear in ManicTime

<starting tags>, Repository, Issue #issue_number
[repository name], [milestone], #[issue number - issue title]

How teams usually set it up

Desktop plugin path

Install the GitHub plugin, sign in with credentials or a token, choose repositories, and optionally add a starting tag prefix for easier filtering.

Cloud or Server connection path

An administrator configures GitHub once, then users connect their account and pull issue data into ManicTime from the My connections area.

What to know before rollout

Import only

The documented GitHub integrations focus on importing issue data as tags. They are not presented as a sync-back flow for writing time into GitHub.

Ideal when GitHub is the issue source

This works best for teams already managing technical work in GitHub and wanting fast, consistent tagging over a detailed activity record.

FAQ

Related integrations

Jira

Import Jira issues into ManicTime and send tagged time back as Jira worklogs.

Learn more →
Azure DevOps

Import Azure DevOps projects and work items as tags in the ManicTime Windows client.

Learn more →
Basecamp

Import Basecamp projects and to-dos as tags in the ManicTime Windows client.

Learn more →
Turn GitHub issues into usable time-tracking tags
Keep coding without timers, then assign the captured work to the right repository issue afterward.
Start free trial
Our customer
opinions
Katie
This software automatically tracks the time you spend on your computer. When you step away from your computer for a certain length of time (set by user), it will prompt you to tag that time. For example, if I'm getting coffee and have a 20 minute chat about the weekend, I tag it as personal. But if I have a chat about an upcoming or existing project, I tag it about that project. For the tasks you do on the computer, it can save screenshots every X seconds (again, set by user), so that you can have a reminder when you go to do your billing what each task was for.
Richard
There is a lot to love about Manic Time. It was easy to use and did way more than I was expecting from it. The reporting was informative. The editing was awesome. Tagging and managing the time tracked is robust, yet simple. It is great at taking the tracking out of time tracking. It just does 90% for you. The last 10% is tagging and validating. It really does an amazing job at showing how much time is wasted on mundane tasks or mindless browsing. I handed in my time to a project manager. He asked how I knew I worked 3.28 hours on a specific task. "Manic Time" was my answer.
Dr Steve Day (podcast)
Time tracking and its importance in business operations are discussed in this episode. Dr. Steve Day shares update on their time tracking policies, including the use of new apps and tools such as ManicTime, particularly focusing on the implementation of screenshot tracking.
Listen now
Brenda
I do contract work and manage multiple projects where I bounce between projects on an almost by the minute basis. Once tagging is setup I can easily tag all my activities as I do them and my time accumulates in each project bucket. At the end of the day my timesheet is a breeze. This is the best tool I have found so far for a work style that involves heavy duty multi-tasking. I don't know what I would do without ManicTime. Well designed and thought out product.
Mary
I like this application because with manic time we can verify who does their right job. And we also have better control because we can choose the best workers to increase production works very well and without errors.
Gary
Just renewed my licence for another year Just thought I'd let you know that this is one of the best pieces of software I've ever installed on my computer, free or paid for. I run my own business which principally relies on writing technical reports. ManicTime has made it so much easier to track my time over the various projects and therefore manage my fees and costs. (And your support has been excellent when I have had the odd problem).
Oliver
Just wanted to let you know that I think your software has helped me capture $1000's of dollars in revenue that I just wasn't billing before, as I wasn't doing a very good job of tracking my time. With ManicTime I get it all, and if I were ever to be audited by a client, I could give them every detail. Thanks so much!
Judy
The interface is very intuitive and easy to use. The ability to tag and color-code my work allows me to see at a glance how my day has been going. I can organize and structure things as much or as little as I like. What a great product!
Joshua
ManicTime’s ease of use is unmatched, thanks to its intuitive interface and flexible granularity in time-tracking. The power to dive as deep as you need into data with comprehensive tagging and reporting systems is a significant upside. Its vast number of features like document, application, and activity trackers streamline the process of managing and analyzing time efficiently. Moreover, ManicTime’s advanced search capabilities, coupled with the functionality to annotate tagged time, make it a vital tool for enhancing productivity and recalling information during discussions.
Adam
I like that it tracks inactive time on the computer so that you can remember when you started working and when you stopped, and when you took breaks. Very easy to use, I don't have to remember to log in and the app does everything for me without me even doing anything except installing the program. It shows exactly what page and project you were working on and for how long and when.
Amanda
It provides with useful reports which track and monitor the computer usage of employees, as well as the time spent on each computer program or application. Also the presence of an automatic screenshot feature resulted in an increase in my employees’ productivity. It runs automatically on my computer, great.
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By continuing to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies.