Visual Studio Plugin
The PanDev Metrics plugin for Visual Studio (Windows) automatically tracks activity in .NET, C#, C++, and other Visual Studio projects.
Key Features
- Zero Click — no manual tracking start/stop required
- Full Visual Studio Support — works with all editions
- Project Tracking — records which solutions and projects you monitor
- Security — source code is not captured
Supported Versions
- Visual Studio 2019
- Visual Studio 2022
Installation
- Open Visual Studio
- Go to Extensions → Manage Extensions
- Select the Online tab and type PanDev Metrics in the search bar
- Click Download and restart Visual Studio
Configuration
After installation, go to Tools → Options → PanDev Metrics and fill in the connection parameters depending on the deployment type:
SaaS (Corporate Account)
For companies using the cloud version of PanDev Metrics.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Server URL | https://metrics-cloud.pandev.io |
| Company Login | Your company identifier |
| Login | Employee login |
| Password | Employee password |
:::tip Where to find Company Login? You can find the Company Identifier from your administrator or in the PanDev Metrics platform settings under Settings → Company. :::
SaaS (Personal Account)
For individual developers using a personal workspace.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Server URL | https://metrics-cloud.pandev.io |
| Company Login | leave empty |
| Login | Your email |
| Password | Your password |
:::info Personal Workspace When the Company Login field is empty, data is sent to your personal workspace, accessible only to you. :::
On-Premise (Private Infrastructure)
For companies with their own PanDev Metrics server.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Server URL | Your server URL (e.g., https://pandev.company.local) |
| Company Login | leave empty (not used for On-Premise) |
| Login | Employee login |
| Password | Employee password |
Your system administrator provides the server URL and credentials.
Usage
The plugin works in the background:
- Tracks open files, projects, and solutions
- Records time spent coding
- Automatically sends data to the PanDev Metrics server
- Metrics appear on the dashboard within a few minutes
After configuration, you will see your work metrics on the employee page in PanDev Metrics.