README.md

notepadpp-CodeStats

Code::Stats - Write code, level up, show off! A free stats tracking service for programmers. This plugin enables XP tracking in Notepad++.

To get started, you need to create an account at codestats.net.

Installation

1. Inside Notepad++ open the Plugins Admin (Plugins → Plugins Admin...).

2. Check the box next to Code::Stats in the list of plugins. (Note: If the plugin version in the list is outdated, you need to update your Notepad++ to the latest version)

3. Click the Install button.

4. Confirm the restart of Notepad++.

5. Enter your API token in the window that pops up, then press OK.

6. Use Notepad++ like you normally do and your amount of programming will be tracked for you automatically.

7. Visit https://codestats.net to see your logged stats.

OR

1. Go to releases and download zip file for correct architecture of your Notepad++ installation.

2. Put CodeStats.dll in Notepad++ plugin dir, inside of CodeStats folder, for example (for x86): C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\CodeStats, or (for x64): C:\Program Files\Notepad++\plugins\CodeStats.

3. Start/restart Notepad++.

4. Enter your API token in the window that pops up, then press OK.

5. Use Notepad++ like you normally do and your amount of programming will be tracked for you automatically.

6. Visit https://codestats.net to see your logged stats.

Anonymous usage statistics

On the next Notepad++ launches, after API token has been provided, this plugin is making HTTPS request to analytics server containing plugin version and unique randomly generated ID. This is because author would like to see the amount of people using this. If you really do not want to be included, you can opt-out in plugin settings.

Troubleshooting

CodeStats for Notepad++ logs to C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\Notepad++\plugins\config\CodeStats.log.

Turn on debug mode (click the CodeStats icon in Notepad++) then check your log file.

Other info

This plugin was originally based on notepadpp-WakaTime