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Stop lying to yourself about productivity. FlouState tracks your REAL coding activity directly in VS Code - not meaningless browser tabs.

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The Ugly Truth About "Focus" Timers

Traditional timers count time, not productivity

Pomodoro Lies

Timer runs for 4 hours. You coded for 37 minutes. The rest? Reddit, Twitter, "research".

Fake Metrics

"85% focus score" based on... not switching tabs? Meanwhile, you're reading documentation, not shipping code.

Browser Blindness

Tracking "focus" from a browser tab while your actual work happens in VS Code. Makes sense, right?

Real Metrics for Real Developers

Track what actually matters - your code output

Lines of Code

Track actual lines written, not time spent staring at the screen

Git Activity

Monitor commits, branches, and real version control work

Language Tracking

See which languages make you most productive

Debug vs Code Time

Separate debugging from active development time

True Active Time

30-second idle detection for accurate activity tracking

Flow Score

Transparent algorithm based on real coding metrics

See Your Metrics Update Live

VS Code and web app sync instantly as you code

Changes in VS Code instantly appear in your web dashboard. No refresh needed.

How FlouState Works

Simple setup, powerful insights

1. Install VS Code Extension

One-click install from VS Code marketplace. Sign in with GitHub. That's it.

2. Start Coding

Hit start in VS Code status bar. Timer tracks your actual coding activity automatically.

3. See Real Insights

View your dashboard to see actual productivity metrics, language breakdowns, and flow patterns.

AI-Powered Weekly Insights

Get personalized productivity insights every week. Our AI analyzes your coding patterns to help you optimize your workflow and identify peak performance times.

  • Detect burnout patterns before they happen
  • Find your peak coding hours
  • Language-specific productivity insights
  • Personalized workflow recommendations

Peak Performance: You're most productive between 10 AM - 12 PM, shipping 3x more code than afternoon sessions.

Language Efficiency: Your TypeScript velocity increased 42% this week. Consider tackling complex features in TypeScript.

Focus Pattern: 90-minute sessions yield 2.5x more commits than 25-minute sprints. Try longer deep work blocks.

Burnout Alert: Thursday showed signs of fatigue (67% idle time). Consider scheduling lighter tasks after intense debugging sessions.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

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$0/month

  • 7 days of session history
  • VS Code integration
  • Basic metrics & flow score
  • Real-time activity tracking
  • AI-powered insights
  • Advanced analytics

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$9/month

  • Unlimited session history
  • VS Code integration
  • Advanced metrics & analytics
  • AI-powered weekly insights
  • Peak performance analysis
  • Data export & API access

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from RescueTime or Toggl?

Those tools track application usage or require manual time entry. FlouState tracks your actual code output - lines written, files edited, commits made - directly from VS Code where you actually work.

What about my privacy? Do you store my code?

Never. We only track patterns and metrics - lines added/deleted, file names, language types. We never capture, store, or transmit your actual code content.

Does it work with other IDEs?

Currently VS Code only. We're considering JetBrains IDEs based on user demand, but we're focused on making the VS Code experience perfect first.

What happens to my data if I cancel?

You can export all your data anytime. If you cancel, we keep your data for 30 days in case you change your mind, then permanently delete it.

Can I use it for my team?

FlouState is currently for individual developers. Team features are on our roadmap based on user feedback.

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