Getting Started with ForkYou
Follow this guide to connect your VS Code editor and start tracking your coding stats.
1Install the Extension
First, you need to install the official ForkYou extension for Visual Studio Code. Go to the VS Code Marketplace and search for forkyou.dev, or click the link below.
2Create Your Account
If you haven't already, you need to register on our web app. Log in to access your dashboard, where you will find your unique API token.
3Get Your API Token
Once logged in, look at the right sidebar of your dashboard (where your profile and stats are visible). Click the Copy API Token button.
4Connect VS Code
Go back to VS Code. After installing the extension, it should prompt you for setup.
Tip: If the prompt doesn't appear automatically, press ⌘Cmd + Shift + P (or Ctrl + Shift + P on Windows) to open the Command Palette, type >Forkyou: Configure API key, and select the command.
- Enter your Name when prompted.
- Paste the API Token you copied from the web app.
Boom! Your editor is now connected to your ForkYou account.
5Verify Connection
To ensure everything is working correctly, check the right sidebar on the web app again. There is a Test Connection button located above the Copy API Token button. Click it to verify if the app can communicate with your extension.
6Start Coding
You are all set! Start working on your projects. ForkYou will automatically track your coding activity.
Note: It might take 5-10 minutes for your activity to reflect on your profile or the right sidebar. This is because activities go through a queue and caching system for performance.
