Tutorial: Desktop App Setup
Install and configure the Gauzy Desktop Timer application.
Downloadโ
Download the latest release for your platform:
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
| Windows | gauzy-desktop-timer-setup.exe |
| macOS | gauzy-desktop-timer.dmg |
| Linux | gauzy-desktop-timer.AppImage |
Get the latest from GitHub Releases.
Installationโ
Windowsโ
- Run the
.exeinstaller - Follow the setup wizard
- Launch from Start Menu
macOSโ
- Open the
.dmgfile - Drag to Applications folder
- On first launch: System Preferences โ Security โ Allow
- Grant Screen Recording permission if using screenshots
Linuxโ
- Make AppImage executable:
chmod +x gauzy-desktop-timer.AppImage - Run:
./gauzy-desktop-timer.AppImage
First Launch Configurationโ
- Server URL โ Enter your Gauzy API URL (e.g.,
https://api.example.com) - Login โ Enter your email and password
- Settings โ Configure:
- Screenshot interval (5-15 minutes)
- Activity tracking (mouse/keyboard)
- Auto-start on boot
- Tray icon behavior
Using the Timerโ
- Select a project and task from dropdowns
- Click Start to begin tracking
- The app tracks:
- Time duration
- Screenshots (if enabled)
- Activity levels
- Click Stop to end the session
Tray Iconโ
The desktop app minimizes to the system tray:
- Green โ Timer running
- Red โ Timer stopped
- Right-click for quick actions
Related Pagesโ
- Desktop Overview โ full desktop guide
- Desktop Troubleshooting โ fix issues