Version Control

Chrono + GitLab

Chrono connects to GitLab and captures commits, merge requests, and code reviews. Your engineers ship code — Chrono tracks the time.

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Development activity, automatically tracked

Git-based time entries

Time derived from commits, merge requests, and code reviews across all repos. No timers, no manual entry.

R&D categorization

Development activity is automatically categorized for SR&ED claims.

Team-wide coverage

Connect once — works across all repositories and team members.

Works even better together. Pair with Jira, Linear, or Asana and a calendar integration for the most complete picture of engineering time.

How GitLab data supports SR&ED claims

SR&ED claims require contemporaneous records showing how your team's time was spent on qualifying R&D activities. Data from GitLab — captured and categorized by Chrono — becomes that record. The CRA accepts time logs derived from project management and collaboration tools as supporting documentation, provided they're organized by project, activity, and date. Chrono does that organization automatically, so your GitLab activity feeds directly into audit-ready SR&ED documentation.

Common questions about the GitLab integration

Do I need to install anything to connect GitLab?

Nothing to install. The connection uses OAuth authorization — you grant Chrono read access through GitLab's own permissions dialog. Your credentials never pass through Chrono's servers.

Does the GitLab integration change how my team works?

No. Your team keeps using GitLab exactly as they do now. Chrono reads activity data in the background and builds timesheets from it. No new tools, no new habits required.

How quickly does Chrono start generating timesheets after I connect GitLab?

Chrono begins capturing data the day you connect. Most teams see their first timesheets within 24 hours. The integration becomes more accurate over the first few days as Chrono builds a pattern of your team's activity.

Is the GitLab integration included in the free plan?

Yes. All integrations are included in Chrono's free plan. There's no limit on the number of tools you connect, and no integration costs extra.