How to install the Silent Tracker on Mac?

The Silent Tracker is a separate app from the regular Desktop App and must only be installed on company-owned devices

To download and install the Silent Tracker, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Downloads section in the top right-hand corner

    Downloads section in WebWork
  2. Select the OS and download the tracker

    Download instructions for WebWork Silent Tracker Mac
  3. Open Terminal > Downloads folder
    Use the following command:
    cd Downloads 

    WebWork Silent Tracker installation commands
  4. Go to Silent Tracker folder
    Once you're in the Downloads folder, use the following command to navigate to the Silent Tracker folder:
    cd webwork-tracker-silent-mac-6.14.7

    WebWork Silent Tracker installation commands
  5. Run the installer script
    Run the following commands in Terminal to start the installation:

    • chmod +x install.sh 

      WebWork Silent Tracker installation commands
    • ./install.sh

      WebWork Silent Tracker installation commands

  6. Installation completion
    Once you've entered the above commands, the Silent Tracker will be installed on your system. WebWork Silent Tracker installation commands
  7. Grant permissions

    After the installation is complete, a pop-up will appear requesting you to grant the necessary permissions. Grant each required permission:WebWork Silent Tracker permissions pop-up

    • Screen recording
      You need to give screen recording permission, as the Silent Tracker uses screen recording to take periodic screenshots.

      - Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Screen Recording

      - Enable the toggle next to WebWork

      macOS Screen & System Audio Recording settings for WebWork Time Tracker
    • Accessibility
      The tracker uses accessibility permissions to monitor the mouse, keyboard, and scroll wheel activity of workspace users.

      - Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Accessibility
      - Enable the toggle next to WebWork
      macOS Accessibility settings for WebWork Time Tracker
    • Automation
      The app uses automation permissions to track app and website usage.

      - Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Automation
      - Expand the WebWork dropdown
      - Enable the toggles for System Events and all web browsers

      macOS Automation settings for WebWork Time Tracker

    You're all set!
    Once installation is complete and permissions are granted, The Silent Tracker will generate users accounts based on the device it is installed on. You can then rename the users to their actual names.