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Jira time tracking without manual timers

ManicTime pulls Jira issues into your tagging workflow so people can classify tracked time against real work items. On supported setups, that tagged time can then be synced back to Jira as worklogs.

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Where Jira integration works

Windows client plugin

The desktop plugin can connect directly to Jira Cloud or Jira Server and import issues into the Add tag window.

ManicTime Cloud

Cloud accounts can use the server-style Jira connection for importing issues as tags without every user installing a separate plugin.

Self-hosted ManicTime Server

Server setups support Jira Cloud and self-hosted Jira/Data Center configuration, with admin-level connection settings and per-user access.

What the integration does

Import issues as tags

Users can pick real Jira projects and issues when tagging time, instead of retyping ticket IDs by hand.

Control what users see

Admins can limit imported data by issue state, date range, assignment, or project scope so the tag list stays usable.

Sync worklogs back

Tagged time created with Jira-originated tags can be sent back to Jira automatically or manually, depending on the setup.

How Jira tags appear in ManicTime

The exact label varies by setup, but the imported tag normally includes the project and issue reference.

<starting tags>, Project, Issue #issue_number
[project name], #[issue number - issue title]

How teams usually set it up

Desktop plugin path

Install the Jira plugin from Plugin manager, connect to Jira Cloud or Jira Server, choose which projects to import, and optionally include closed issues.

Cloud or Server connection path

An administrator configures Jira once, users connect their own account, and Jira issues appear as shared tagging options inside ManicTime.

Sync-back behavior

Use Jira tags as the source of truth

ManicTime only sends time back when the tagged work came from Jira-originated tags, which prevents mismatched worklogs.

Automatic and manual sync options

Supported setups can sync every two hours, and administrators or users can usually trigger a manual sync when they need it immediately.

Billable support with Tempo on desktop

The Windows plugin can also pass billable information when Jira teams use Tempo and provide a Tempo access token.

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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.
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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.
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