WakTrickA v1.0 (BETA)

⚠️ BETA SOFTWARE - Use at your own risk. This software is in early development and may contain bugs.

A tool that simulates coding activity in VS Code to maintain WakaTime streaks.

What it does

• Finds empty lines in your VS Code file
• Adds temporary gibberish text
• Creates comments with timestamps
• Manages variables
• Cleans up after itself
• Repeats every 18-25 seconds

Requirements

• Windows OS
• VS Code installed
• AutoHotkey v2.0+

Installation

1. Download AutoHotkey v2

1. Go to https://www.autohotkey.com/
2. Download AutoHotkey v2 (NOT v1.1)
3. Install it with default settings

2. Download the Script

1. Copy the script code into a new file
2. Save it with .ahk extension (e.g., wakatime-simulator.ahk)

Usage

Setup

1. Open VS Code with any file (JavaScript/TypeScript recommended)
2. Make sure the file has some content and empty lines
3. Double-click the .ahk file to run

Controls

• F9 - Pause/Resume
• F10 - Exit
• F11 - Show/Hide status window

Status Window

Shows:

• Current status
• Cycle count
• Runtime
• Pause state

Important Notes

⚠️ WARNINGS:

• This is BETA software - expect bugs
• Always backup your code before using
• Don't use on important files
• The script will modify your VS Code file temporarily
• Make sure VS Code is the active window when starting

Troubleshooting

• Script won't start: Make sure you have AutoHotkey v2.0, not v1.1
• VS Code not detected: Make sure VS Code is running and visible
• Gibberish not cleaned: Press F9 to pause, manually clean up, then resume
• Errors: Try restarting both the script and VS Code

Beta Disclaimer

This software is in beta testing. Use responsibly and only on test files. The developers are not responsible for any data loss or issues caused by this software.