time tracking in Emacs without Org-mode

In plain words

This is an Emacs minor mode that integrates WakaTime for time tracking without requiring Org-mode. It enables developers using Emacs to automatically log their coding activity through WakaTime. The tool is open source on GitHub and allows users to contribute to its development. It targets Emacs users who want lightweight time tracking integrated directly into their editor.

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