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Day.io + GitHub
Manage cost and time allocated to tasks in GitHub.
Why use Day.io for time tracking in GitHub?
See the benefits of using the Day.io and GitHub integration.
Detailed cost predictability
Get visibility and cost predictability at every stage of your project. Whether for development, bug fixes or coding, with the Day.io and GitHub integration you monitor hours worked and the cost of every project task. Get precise, detailed data.
Task logging right inside GitHub
Just click to start the timer and select the task in progress — Day.io logs the time directly through GitHub, with no need to switch tabs or open other programs or tools.
Track the activities completed in GitHub
Every task completed on the project can be approved by the manager. Simply get greater control and tracking of what was done and what's planned on the project roadmap, enabling early adjustments.
Reports for efficient management
Increase visibility and optimize your project management using the Day.io and GitHub integration. View details and information that matter for managing the project. Sort and classify data by project, client, employee or location.
More advantages of time management with GitHub
See more reasons to manage time with GitHub and Day.io.
Financial predictability
Tracking the time and cost of each task makes it possible to spot deviations from your project's estimated cost, budget and time.
Secure, reliable activity logging
Time logging on each task is precise, giving you visibility and assertive insights for managing the project.
More efficient team management
Know where your team struggles most, when they're most productive, and who needs help. Beyond having this clarity as a manager, you can improve your process by building a structured, more efficient approval flow.
How to use Day.io's time-tracking integration with GitHub
Create your Day.io account and enable GitHub
To manage time with GitHub, create your Day.io account, register your company, select the project-management feature and enable GitHub.
Invite your team
Add your team to the Day.io platform according to the projects each person will work on. You can also customize the cost/hour for each employee, service type and project location.
Download the Day.io extension for your browser
Your team also needs to download and install the browser extension.
Start logging hours on your GitHub tasks
All set! Now just start the timer on each task executed inside GitHub, and all of them will automatically reflect inside the Day.io solution.
Frequently asked questions about the Day.io and GitHub integration
Is the Day.io and GitHub integration complex?
No. It's very simple: just sign up, download the extension, select GitHub and start time tracking each activity.
What are the advantages of time management with GitHub?
With the integration, besides seeing the total project cost, you can control and view the activities that demand more time from the team. This allows quick, effective planning adjustments, resulting in a more organized, productive work routine.
Can I generate a productivity report with the GitHub and Day.io integration?
After the manager approves the completed tasks, you can generate team productivity reports.
How to track project progress using GitHub and Day.io time management?
Monitor project progress frequently and compare time and budget against the planned schedule. This helps project managers check whether time and costs are on track with the plan.
What reports are available in the GitHub and Day.io integration?
With Day.io, you can check cost and time data in several ways, including by project, location, client and employee.
What advantages do employees get from time management with Day.io?
Day.io makes task logging easy, letting you see the time dedicated to each project and task. You can also build a productive, healthy work routine.
What are the main advantages for C-levels and senior leadership from tracking hours in GitHub?
Senior leadership gets a solid foundation for fast, precise decisions, with a holistic, full view of the relationship between efficiency, performance and project costs across the organization.
How to use GitHub time-management data to increase team productivity and efficiency?
Analyze task data to understand how they're being completed. Doing this lets the manager see whether the time spent on a task is much less or more than planned. This helps project managers make decisions to better use the team's time, such as assigning people to extra tasks or ones that need more time, generating more productivity and efficiency.