Frequently asked questions

Answers about tracking logic, exports, and privacy so your team can evaluate LogBytes confidently.

Tracking

How does LogBytes track developer time?

LogBytes syncs commit timestamps from selected GitHub repositories and groups nearby commits into work sessions.

Tracking

Can I edit inferred sessions?

Yes. You can update inferred start and end windows and add manual sessions for meetings, reviews, or planning.

Reporting

What exports are available?

Reports are exportable as CSV and PDF for billing, stakeholder updates, and internal planning reviews.

Security

What GitHub permissions does LogBytes require?

LogBytes uses GitHub OAuth and only requests the access required to read repository commit metadata for selected repositories.

Teams

Is this suitable for teams?

Yes. Teams can use role-based access, repository sync settings, and shared reporting views to coordinate work.

Privacy

Do you track private data beyond repository activity?

No. The application is designed around explicit access scope and timeline reporting, not broad behavioral tracking.