Question 1

How do I change how often waka-box updates my Gist?

Accepted Answer

Modify the cron schedule in the GitHub Actions workflow file (.github/workflows/update-gist.yml) to adjust frequency, but it's set for weekly updates by default. Check the repository for example configurations.

Question 2

Can waka-box show stats from specific projects or past months?

Accepted Answer

It fetches weekly WakaTime stats by default; for project-specific or historical data, you'd need to fork and modify the code to use different WakaTime API endpoints, which isn't supported out-of-the-box.

Question 3

waka-box vs building my own GitHub Action for WakaTime stats

Accepted Answer

waka-box saves time with pre-built automation and integration, while building your own offers full customization but requires more development effort and maintenance.

Question 4

How to troubleshoot if waka-box stops updating?

Accepted Answer

Check GitHub Actions logs for errors, verify that WakaTime API key and Gist token are valid and not expired, and ensure WakaTime profile settings are public as required in the setup.

Question 5

Is it possible to style the Gist output from waka-box?

Accepted Answer

The output is fixed in markdown format with minimal styling options; for custom designs, you'd need to edit the source code or use a different tool, as waka-box focuses on automation over customization.

Question 6

What happens if WakaTime changes its API?

Accepted Answer

waka-box might break until the code is updated to match the new API; users need to monitor the repository for patches or maintain their own fork, adding maintenance overhead.

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