devlog

Automate development log capture, classification, and indexing across multiple IDEs.

Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/normdist-ai/dev-log --skill devlog-normdist-ai
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Skill: devlog
Source: https://github.com/normdist-ai/dev-log/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/normdist-ai/dev-log --skill devlog-normdist-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) and templates (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the collection, organization, and indexing of development logs across multiple IDEs, saving time and preserving knowledge.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic log generation: collects activity data, detects IDEs, classifies work, and creates markdown logs.
  • Centralized indexing: updates a unified log index to enable quick searches and statistics.
  • Template-driven reporting: leverages templates to produce daily logs, weekly reports, and dashboards.

Quick Start

Record today's development activity by prompting me to begin the log-generation flow.

Frequently Asked Questions about devlog

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate development logs across multiple IDEs?

Automated development log generation works by detecting your active IDE, collecting activity data, classifying the work, and creating markdown logs. This eliminates manual entry by capturing your workflow context automatically across different environments.

What is the best way to keep daily coding logs consistent when switching IDEs?

Centralized indexing keeps daily coding logs consistent by updating a unified index across IDEs. This enables quick searches and statistics, ensuring that all your development activity is organized in a central repository regardless of the environment used.

Does this development logging tool require a specific IDE to capture work activity?

No, the development logging tool features IDE detection, allowing it to collect information and classify work across multiple environments. It applies to software development workflows across various IDEs without requiring a specific platform.

How do I generate weekly reports and dashboards from my development activity?

You can generate weekly reports and dashboards using template-driven reporting. The system leverages templates to produce daily logs, weekly summaries, and dashboards from the markdown logs and centralized index generated from your activity data.

Can I use git history to classify and index my software development work?

Yes, the tool collects activity data including git interactions to classify work and generate markdown logs. It then updates a unified log index, enabling quick searches and statistics based on your software development workflow.