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DevMeter Now Has an MCP Server for Agent Access
DevMeter now exposes a real Model Context Protocol server so AI tools and VS Code agents can discover stats, leaderboard data, and docs directly.

DevMeter now exposes a real Model Context Protocol server so AI tools and VS Code agents can discover stats, leaderboard data, and docs directly.

Zaid Code
4 min read
April 18, 2026
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DevMeter Service Restored: Stable Again and Data Is Flowing
DevMeter service is now stable again. Heartbeats and dashboard data are flowing through the server, and recovery monitoring is ongoing.

DevMeter service is now stable again. Heartbeats and dashboard data are flowing through the server, and recovery monitoring is ongoing.

Zaid Code
3 min read
April 1, 2026
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DevMeter Service Restore ETA: April 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
An update on when DevMeter service is expected to return after the Neon compute hour limit reset, with the restore time shown in both UTC and Pakistan time.

An update on when DevMeter service is expected to return after the Neon compute hour limit reset, with the restore time shown in both UTC and Pakistan time.

Zaid Code
3 min read
April 1, 2026
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DevMeter Downtime Update: We Hit Our Neon Compute Hour Limit
A transparent update on the current DevMeter downtime caused by reaching our Neon database compute hour limit, what it affected, and what we are doing next.

A transparent update on the current DevMeter downtime caused by reaching our Neon database compute hour limit, what it affected, and what we are doing next.

Zaid Code
4 min read
April 1, 2026
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DevMeter Is Now Officially Stable on Open VSX
Great news! DevMeter is now fully stable and up-to-date on the Open VSX Registry. Whether you use VS Code, VSCodium, or any compatible editor, you can now install DevMeter with confidence.

Great news! DevMeter is now fully stable and up-to-date on the Open VSX Registry. Whether you use VS Code, VSCodium, or any compatible editor, you can now install DevMeter with confidence.

Zaid Code
3 min read
March 1, 2026
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Productivity
How to Improve Your Coding Productivity in 2026
Discover proven strategies to boost your development speed and maintain focus while coding. Learn about time tracking, breaks, and productivity techniques used by top developers.

Discover proven strategies to boost your development speed and maintain focus while coding. Learn about time tracking, breaks, and productivity techniques used by top developers.

Sarah Chen
8 min read
January 20, 2026
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News
Why We Built DevMeter: A Free Alternative to WakaTime
The story behind DevMeter. Why we believed developers deserve a free, open-source time tracker without paywalls or limited features.

The story behind DevMeter. Why we believed developers deserve a free, open-source time tracker without paywalls or limited features.

Zaid Code
7 min read
February 4, 2026
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Analytics
Understanding Developer Metrics: What Actually Matters
Not all metrics are created equal. We break down which development metrics actually impact your productivity and how to use them effectively.

Not all metrics are created equal. We break down which development metrics actually impact your productivity and how to use them effectively.

Alex Kumar
6 min read
January 18, 2026
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