GitKraken Unveils Insights for Enhanced Developer Experience
In a noteworthy announcement, GitKraken, the leading Developer Experience platform used by more than 40 million developers, has introduced GitKraken Insights. This cutting-edge software engineering intelligence (SEI) solution aims to assist engineering leaders in accurately measuring and optimizing the impact of AI on developer productivity, a pressing need as more teams integrate AI into their workflows.
According to the
2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, a staggering 84% of developers either use or plan to use AI tools, with over half engaging with these tools daily. Despite the growing adoption, proving the return on investment from such tools continues to pose challenges for tech leaders. GitKraken Insights aims to bridge this critical gap by providing an efficient way to quantify AI impact.
The Power of GitKraken Insights
GitKraken Insights offers a comprehensive solution that encompasses various engineering intelligence aspects, including DORA metrics, code quality evaluation, technical debt monitoring, AI impact assessment, and developer sentiment analysis. Notably, this innovative platform can save companies up to 80% compared to many traditional SEI solutions, making it both cost-effective and quick to implement.
Matt Johnston, CEO of GitKraken, emphasizes the importance of understanding AI tool usage beyond just accessibility: “Our customers inform us that while utilizing AI tools is quite intuitive, measuring their actual impact on productivity is significantly more challenging. GitKraken Insights empowers technical leaders by providing contextual metrics that include feedback from developers.”
Comprehensive Analysis in Minutes
The integration of GitClear's advancements in engineering analytics further enhances GitKraken's offering. By leveraging these insights, businesses can derive actionable strategies without encountering the typical complexities associated with large enterprise systems. Bill Harding, CEO of GitClear, noted, “The collaboration is designed to make advanced engineering analytics accessible to thousands of organizations currently relying on GitKraken's trusted platform.”
GitKraken Insights proves particularly beneficial as it identifies hidden hurdles within the development process. Research shows that up to 30% of developmental capacity can be lost due to challenges like context switching and accumulating technical debt. By revealing these productivity drains, teams can optimize workflows and enhance efficiency.
Guido Patanella, CTO at Lansweeper, supports GitKraken’s assertion: “The introduction of GitKraken Insights has significantly transformed our understanding of engineering performance. The tool helps pinpoint which AI applications are boosting our output and highlights areas requiring attention, ultimately paying for itself by enabling effective development optimization.”
Built for Developers, by Developers
GitKraken's origins as a developer-centric productivity tool lay the groundwork for its respect among its user base. As the company continues to evolve, the trust vested by its extensive community of users enables GitKraken to provide significant, privacy-aware insights. Unlike many surveillance-based tools, GitKraken Insights delivers transparent and fair metrics that foster improvement in both engagement and team performance.
For those interested in learning more about the advantages of GitKraken Insights, an informative webinar titled “Measuring Developer Productivity in the Age of AI” is scheduled for October 29. This event will explore the strategic methodologies for quantifying developer productivity amid the rising tide of AI integration.
To summarize, GitKraken's Insights is poised to reshape how engineering leaders view and leverage AI in their workflows. With its robust, cost-effective platform, developers can reclaim lost productivity and focus on delivering value through innovation, highlighting GitKraken’s commitment to enhancing the developer experience.
For further details about GitKraken and its new Insights solution, visit
GitKraken's website.