DaVinci Resolve WakaTime

Scripts to send WakaTime heartbeats, the free version of DaVinci Resolve does not allow you to use the DaVinciResolveScript API, BUT we can watch changes in AppData folder.

However, I haven't tested with the paid version, I don't have the money for that.

Pull Requests and Issues are welcome!

Setup

Clone the repo (or download DaVinci Resolve WakaTime):

git clone https://github.com/LucasHT22/davinci-resolve-wakatime.git

In davinci-hackatime.py, change WAKATIME_API_KEY to your WakaTime API Key and change WATCH_FOLDER.

Your file path should look like something like this:

Windows

C:\\Users\\{USER}\\AppData\\Roaming\\Blackmagic Design\\DaVinci Resolve\\Support\\Resolve Project Library\\Resolve Projects\\Users\\guest\\Projects\\{PROJECT_NAME}

Mac

\\Users\\{USER}\\Library\\Application Support\\Blackmagic Design\\DaVinci Resolve\\Support\\Resolve Disk Database\\Resolve Projects\\\Users\\guest\\Projects\\{PROJECT_NAME}

Make sure there is a Project.db inside, if you just created the project in DaVinci Resolve, it may not appear, add something to the timeline and it should work.

Don't forget to use \\ for file path! \ or / won't work.

Compatibility

I (Lucas) have a Windows machine, tests are welcome!

OS	Tested
Windows	✅
Mac

How It Works?

1. Script look for changes in WATCH_FOLDER every 30 seconds
2. If change is detected, a WakaTime heartbeat is sent
3. Done!

Main References

• WakaTime Developers
• Resolve Scripting Documentation - Blackmagic Design Forum
• Python3 DaVinci Resolve 19 Console Not Found - alexthecreative
• Scripting in the free version? - Blackmagic Design Forum
• Where Does Davinci Resolve Save Projects and Project Files? - contentcreatortemplates
• Scripting: DaVinciResolveScript module not found - Blackmagic Design Forum