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DevMeter now has an MCP server
Agents in VS Code and other MCP-compatible tools can now discover DevMeter stats, leaderboard data, and docs directly through our MCP endpoint.
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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 service is now stable again. Heartbeats and dashboard data are flowing through the server, and recovery monitoring is ongoing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The story behind DevMeter. Why we believed developers deserve a free, open-source time tracker without paywalls or limited features.
Not all metrics are created equal. We break down which development metrics actually impact your productivity and how to use them effectively.
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