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Tutorial: Desktop App Setup

Install and configure the Gauzy Desktop Timer application.

Download

Download the latest release for your platform:

PlatformDownload
Windowsgauzy-desktop-timer-setup.exe
macOSgauzy-desktop-timer.dmg
Linuxgauzy-desktop-timer.AppImage

Get the latest from GitHub Releases.

Installation

Windows

  1. Run the .exe installer
  2. Follow the setup wizard
  3. Launch from Start Menu

macOS

  1. Open the .dmg file
  2. Drag to Applications folder
  3. On first launch: System PreferencesSecurityAllow
  4. Grant Screen Recording permission if using screenshots

Linux

  1. Make AppImage executable: chmod +x gauzy-desktop-timer.AppImage
  2. Run: ./gauzy-desktop-timer.AppImage

First Launch Configuration

  1. Server URL — Enter your Gauzy API URL (e.g., https://api.example.com)
  2. Login — Enter your email and password
  3. Settings → Configure:
    • Screenshot interval (5-15 minutes)
    • Activity tracking (mouse/keyboard)
    • Auto-start on boot
    • Tray icon behavior

Using the Timer

  1. Select a project and task from dropdowns
  2. Click Start to begin tracking
  3. The app tracks:
    • Time duration
    • Screenshots (if enabled)
    • Activity levels
  4. Click Stop to end the session

Tray Icon

The desktop app minimizes to the system tray:

  • Green — Timer running
  • Red — Timer stopped
  • Right-click for quick actions