def get_today_commits(user): url = f"https://api.github.com/repos/repo/commits" params = "author": user, "since": datetime.today().strftime('%Y-%m-%dT00:00:00Z') response = requests.get(url, headers="Authorization": f"token token", params=params) return len(response.json()) if get_today_commits("employee_username") >= 1: print("Attendance logged via commit") else: print("Absent - No GitHub activity before threshold") Step 3: Automate via GitHub Actions Create .github/workflows/attendance.yml to run the script automatically.
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For a CTO looking to reduce tool sprawl, or an HR manager tired of chasing developers for timesheets, this solution is a game-changer. By leveraging GitHub Actions, immutable logs, and a little Python, you can create an attendance system that is 100% exclusive to your company, entirely auditable, and completely free of monthly subscription fees.
import requests from datetime import datetime repo = "your-company/attendance-tracker" token = "github_pat_xxxxxxxx" # Store this in GitHub Secrets
Start by creating a private repo today and writing your first attendance commit. Need an exclusive template? Search GitHub for "attendance-system template" and fork it immediately to your private enterprise account.
In the modern era of remote work, hybrid offices, and decentralized teams, the traditional fingerprint scanner or paper logbook feels like a relic of the Stone Age. Companies are scrambling for solutions that are not only accurate but also transparent, secure, and—most importantly— cost-effective .
