I built DevTime - a local-first CLI that helps a repo explain itself from evidence

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Learn how to use DevTime, a local-first CLI tool that helps a repository explain itself from evidence, and improve your development workflow

intermediate Published 23 Jun 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install DevTime using npm by running `npm install -g devtime`
  2. Run `devtime init` to initialize DevTime in your repository
  3. Use `devtime explain` to generate explanations for your repository's history
  4. Configure DevTime to suit your needs by editing the `devtime.config.js` file
  5. Test DevTime by running `devtime test` to ensure it's working correctly
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps teams can benefit from using DevTime to gain insights into their repository's history and make more informed decisions

Key Insight

💡 DevTime uses Git data to generate explanations for a repository's history, making it easier to understand and work with

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Learn how to use DevTime, a local-first CLI tool that helps a repository explain itself from evidence, and improve your development workflow

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