Auto-Start
Launches at login and starts tracking immediately. No buttons to press, no apps to open.
OpenWorktimeTracker
A native macOS menu bar app that automatically tracks your daily working hours -- silently, smartly, and beautifully.
Why OpenWorktimeTracker?
Section titled “Why OpenWorktimeTracker?”No Dock icon. No manual start. Just open your Mac and your workday begins.
Smart Day Detection
Automatically detects new workdays – overnight idle, sleep/wake, and app restarts are handled seamlessly.
ArbZG-Compliant Breaks
Automatic break calculation per German labor law (ArbZG SS4). Fully configurable thresholds.
Idle Detection
Detects inactivity and asks: “Was that a meeting or a break?” You decide, the app adjusts.
Live Menu Bar
Shows net work time directly in the menu bar, color-coded by your configured thresholds.
Daily JSON Logs
Transparent, human-readable, exportable. One JSON file per day, plus CSV export.
Auto-Updates
Seamless updates via Sparkle and GitHub Releases. Always up to date.
Ethereal Design
Glassmorphism, tonal depth, adaptive light and dark mode. Beautiful by default.
Quick Links
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