Chronoscope is an automated time tracking tool built for software developers. It seamlessly integrates into your existing development environment, automates time categorization, and simplifies R&D claim processes.
Hello Product Hunt!
I'm Phil, the creator and co-founder of Chronoscope.
As a software engineer, a recurring pain point I faced no matter the company I worked for is filling up time sheets. When done manually, it is very error prone, usually done late resulting in inaccurate data.
Now, as the founder of a growing company, it is clear that knowing how much time is invested in various initiatives is key to making informed decisions, managing budget properly and maximizing tax credit.
We have been using Chronoscope internally for over a year now, as well as over 1k users since our soft launch a few months ago and the feedback so far is excellent.
⚡ How Chronoscope Works
Chronoscope ingests data from the tools you use everyday, like project management tools (Jira, Asana, Azure DevOps, …), calendars (Google Calendar, Outlook), communication tools (Slack, Teams), and generates a timesheet everyday for every user. In no way Chronoscope monitors processes on your computer. You have nothing to install locally and no start/stop timers to think about.
🧠 Automatic Categorization
The key is to remove the burden of logging time from users. Chronoscope ingests data from tools you are already using in your day to day. At the end of your work day, you receive a pre-filled time distribution of your day on Slack/Teams so you can quickly review and confirm. You can configure keywords to leverage auto-categorization. The more you use it, the system will recommend new keywords to improve results. This is greatly appreciated by our existing users!
👓 Insights
As a manager, you can see the distribution of effort of your team across initiatives, identify gap and remediate quickly. This enables you to be proactive instead of reactive.
As a developer, you get similar insights, but on your data, which can help you visually understand where you spend your time and doing what (meetings vs code vs support vs …)
💸 R&D tax credits
With properly categorized data, you can maximize your R&D tax credits and back your claims with concrete R&D evidence, unlocking a greater R&D investment in your business. We have been working with R&D experts to build the product, so the generated data is audit proof.
🤓 The team
Chronoscope would not exist without our incredible team at Chrono. Eng and Product people will be available to discuss with you during the launch, so feel free to drop comments and feedback.
We are launching on Product Hunt because we want feedback and insights from the community, which for us is very valuable and highly considered in our product development process.
Happy Tuesday!
Hey Product Hunt community!
I'm Pinal Patel, a member of the Chronoscope development team.
I'm excited to share some of the highlights with you.
Our powerful Integrations Module Chronoscope is the best time entry tool I’ve ever used. One time-tracking tool does a lot of things automatically, including creating time entries. The most useful feature is the ability to fill in entries at the conclusion of each work period with task management connectors, the chat integration Slack may gently remind you to confirm your time entries, that way adding time entries is even quicker!
Great and user friendly tool that I highly recommend!
I appreciate your interest and hope this tool finds you helpful.
As a daily user of the time tracking features, it's refreshing to see how fast and efficient it is to use thanks to the various integrations available. It is definitely a plus and helps greatly in collecting valuable and reliable information about projects.
Hey there Product Hunters!
I'm excited to introduce Chronoscope --- a tool I use both as a user and as an admin (and having no technical background!).
Let me share my top three features of Chronoscope that have transformed our daily operations.
1 - One of Chronoscope's standout feature is its keyword-based prompts, ensuring timesheet accuracy with ease. This not only ensures accuracy but also significantly reduces the time and effort involved in managing timesheets. As an admin, I've found its overview of team activities invaluable, especially for SRED reporting and proof gathering for RD claims.
2 - The Team TimeSheet view allows you to effortlessly monitor your team's pending hours. It's incredibly user-friendly and efficient.
3 - Curious about how much time is dedicated to a certain task type? The Dashboard offers a clear view of time allocation by activity or project, and even shows the completion rate. It's a great way to gain insights into your team's productivity.
If you're looking for a tool to streamline your time tracking and reporting processes, Chronoscope is definitely worth exploring. It has transformed our approach to managing time and productivity.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further insights into how Chronoscope can benefit your team.
Have a great day!
Hello everyone,
Please try this product! We use it internally and it honestly is the best time entry tool I have ever used. It imports all your meetings and automatically tags the correct project/task for you. The smoothest user experience this user has ever experienced. Please give us a like on Product Hunt if you think it's a cool product. This would help us out tremendously!
Hello Product Hunt community!
My name is Alex Beauchamp, Software Developper working on Chronoscope, as well as a very happy user of its features. Thank you for joining this product launch today, we are very excited to share our hard work with you all.
Chronoscope is a time-management tool that automates the creation of time entries, amongst other things. As a dev, the main feature I use is the task management integrations (mainly Jira and Google calendar for me) which fill out my entries at the end of each work period. This filling out is based on factors such as meetings, wether a ticket is in progress or done, and many more. I simply have to open the app, click confirm a few times and voilà! the work is done.
Even better, the chat integration (Slack for me) can send a gentle reminder to confirm time entries at the end of each work period. That way, entering time entries is even quicker, as I can simply confirm right there in the chat!
Thanks again for your interest, I hope you find this tool as useful as I do!
Congratulations on the launch of Chronoscope! This automated time tracking tool for software developers sounds like a game-changer.
Do you have any comparative data from your existing customers on the accuracy of their time sheet reporting between their previous tool and since they've been using you? Don't take it as a attack, it's more curiosity about how much the automation proposed by your solution can improve such reporting.
Also, I imagine that the automation works well when employees are disciplined in entering all their tasks in their calendar or other tools. How does the system takes into consideration when an employee is asked an urgent task, he switches to that without taking the time to enter it in the calendar before and after working on that task?
Congrats and all the best for today.
Hey Product Hunt community!
I'm Winnie Vorihilala, Product Manager for Chronoscope. Thank you all for joining our product launch today, we're very excited to showcase our hard work here at Chrono Innovation.
With Chronoscope, effortlessly log your time entries and gain powerful insights into project timelines through our intuitive dashboard feature. As a Product Manager myself, I know the value of understanding the real-time distribution of your time across various projects, and that's exactly what Chronoscope delivers with its insightful graphical views.
One standout feature that I believe will greatly benefit you is the ability to extract time entries in CSV format. This feature has proven invaluable in my role, enhancing resource allocation efficiency for multiple projects.
I'm thrilled to introduce Chronoscope to you, and I'm eager to hear your thoughts. How can Chronoscope make your project management smoother and more efficient? Share your feedback, ask any questions, and let's build a tool that works seamlessly for you.
Thanks for checking out our launch – excited to have you on board!
Hello Product Hunt community!
I'm Esteban Fuentes, the tech lead at Chronoscope, and I'm thrilled to share our latest innovation with you: the Personal Dashboard and Team Dashboard. These new features are game-changers in how you understand and manage your time.
🚀 What's New in the Personal Dashboard?
Our Personal Dashboard offers a dynamic and intuitive view of how you're spending your time on daily tasks. With this tool, you can:
- Get Real-Time Insights: See a live breakdown of your day. Whether you're coding, in meetings, or working on a project, know exactly where your time goes.
👥 Team Dashboard: Elevate Your Team's Performance
The Team Dashboard brings a new level of clarity to team management:
- Track Efforts: Understand how your team members' time is allocated across different projects and tasks.
- Identify Opportunities: Easily spot areas for efficiency improvements or where additional resources might be needed.
🔍 Deep Dive with a Click
The dashboard feature have a detailed breakdown panel. Just click on an element for an in-depth view. This feature lets you:
- See the Nitty-Gritty: Drill down into specific tasks or projects for detailed entries.
- Make Informed Decisions: Use these insights to plan better, reduce time wastage, and boost productivity.
We believe these dashboards will revolutionize the way you and your team approach time management. We can't wait for you to try them out and hear your feedback. Dive in and start exploring today!
Happy time-tracking!
Greetings, Product Hunt community! 🚀 It's with immense pride that I join this stellar team in unveiling Chronoscope!
At Chrono Innovation, our motto is to give businesses "Time To Grow." One of the ways we empower businesses to flourish is by assisting them in claiming R&D tax credits. In this endeavour, we work closely with R&D partners, and at the centre of it all is our flagship product: Chronoscope.
Facilitating R&D Claims:
Chronoscope's time tracking is a game-changer when it comes to simplifying and streamlining our R&D claims. The seamless integration with our workflow ensures that every minute spent on research and development is accurately recorded and categorized.
Audit-Proof R&D Evidence:
What sets Chronoscope apart is its ability to provide audit-proof R&D evidence. The detailed and categorized time data serves as a robust foundation for any audit, ensuring transparency and compliance. It's a sigh of relief knowing that our R&D efforts are well-documented and secure.
Maximizing Returns on R&D Claims:
The correlation between better timesheet data and maximized returns on R&D claims cannot be overstated. Chronoscope's precision in capturing working hours not only saves time on administrative tasks but also directly contributes to higher returns on our R&D investment. It's a win-win!
Preferred by R&D Consultants:
R&D consultants appreciate working with companies that leverage Chronoscope. The clarity and accuracy of the time data not only make their job smoother but also enhance their confidence in the legitimacy of R&D claims. It's become a valuable tool in fostering collaborative and fruitful partnerships.
Internal Usage for R&D Claims:
It's not just a recommendation; we put our money where our mouth is! Internally, Chronoscope is our go-to tool for managing R&D claims. The user-friendly interface and robust features make it an integral part of our processes. We believe so much in its effectiveness that we've seamlessly integrated it into our daily operations.
In summary, Chronoscope isn't just a time-tracking tool; it's a strategic asset for anyone serious about optimizing R&D claims. The impact it has had on our efficiency, compliance, and collaborative efforts with R&D consultants has been nothing short of transformative. Highly recommended for businesses aiming to elevate their R&D game! ⏱✨
About Chronoscope on Product Hunt
“Automated time tracking for software teams”
Chronoscope launched on Product Hunt on January 30th, 2024 and earned 117 upvotes and 32 comments, placing #23 on the daily leaderboard. Chronoscope is an automated time tracking tool built for software developers. It seamlessly integrates into your existing development environment, automates time categorization, and simplifies R&D claim processes.
Chronoscope was featured in Productivity (650.2k followers), Time Tracking (11.8k followers) and Software Engineering (42.4k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 137k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
Who hunted Chronoscope?
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