TrackingTime API

Overview

The TrackingTime Public API allows developers to integrate TrackingTime's time tracking features and account data into their own applications and workflows. The API enables programmatic access to time entries, projects, tasks, users, and reporting data.

API Capabilities

Core Features

• Manage time entries (create, read, update, delete)
• Access project and task data
• Retrieve user information and permissions
• Generate reports programmatically
• Manage clients and tags
• Access team data and settings

Authentication

• OAuth 2.0 authentication flow
• Personal access tokens
• Account-level API keys
• Scoped permissions

API Documentation

Comprehensive documentation available at https://developers.trackingtime.co includes:

• Complete endpoint reference
• Authentication guides
• Request/response examples
• Error code documentation
• Rate limiting information
• Best practices

Main Endpoints

Time Entries

• GET /api/v4/time-entries
• POST /api/v4/time-entries
• PUT /api/v4/time-entries/{id}
• DELETE /api/v4/time-entries/{id}
• POST /api/v4/time-entries/start
• POST /api/v4/time-entries/stop

Projects & Tasks

• GET /api/v4/projects
• POST /api/v4/projects
• GET /api/v4/projects/{id}/tasks
• POST /api/v4/tasks

Users & Teams

• GET /api/v4/users
• GET /api/v4/teams
• GET /api/v4/teams/{id}/members

Reports

• GET /api/v4/reports/summary
• GET /api/v4/reports/detailed
• GET /api/v4/reports/projects
• GET /api/v4/reports/users

Clients

• GET /api/v4/clients
• POST /api/v4/clients
• PUT /api/v4/clients/{id}

Integration Examples

Common Use Cases

1. Sync with Project Management Tools: Keep time data synchronized with tools like Asana, Jira, Monday.com
2. Automated Invoicing: Generate invoices based on tracked time
3. Custom Dashboards: Build specialized reporting interfaces
4. Payroll Integration: Export timesheet data to payroll systems
5. Time Tracking Automation: Auto-start timers based on external triggers

Third-Party Integrations

TrackingTime's API powers integrations with:

• Zapier (5,000+ app connections)
• Make (workflow automation)
• Custom internal tools
• Mobile applications
• Browser extensions

Webhook Support

Real-time notifications for events:

• Time entry created
• Time entry updated
• Time entry deleted
• Timer started
• Timer stopped
• Project status changes

Response Format

JSON formatted responses:

{
  "data": {
    "id": "entry_123",
    "project_id": "proj_456",
    "task_id": "task_789",
    "start_time": "2026-03-16T09:00:00Z",
    "end_time": "2026-03-16T10:30:00Z",
    "duration": 5400,
    "billable": true
  }
}

Rate Limiting

• Rate limits apply based on subscription tier
• Headers indicate remaining requests
• Automatic throttling for burst requests
• Contact support for higher limits

SDK & Libraries

Community and official libraries:

• JavaScript/TypeScript
• Python
• PHP
• Ruby
• .NET

Error Handling

Standard HTTP status codes:

• 200: Success
• 201: Created
• 400: Bad Request
• 401: Unauthorized
• 403: Forbidden
• 404: Not Found
• 429: Too Many Requests
• 500: Server Error

Detailed error messages in response body.

Security

• HTTPS required for all API calls
• OAuth 2.0 secure authentication
• Token expiration and refresh
• IP whitelisting available
• Audit logs for API activity

API Versioning

• Current version: v4
• Version specified in URL path
• Backwards compatibility maintained
• Deprecation notices provided in advance
• Migration guides for version updates

Support Resources

• Developer documentation portal
• API status page
• Community forum
• Email support for API issues
• Enterprise dedicated support