Everything you need to get started and make the most of OnlyWorks.
Go to the Downloads page and click "Download for Mac". Choose Apple Silicon if you have an M1/M2/M3 Mac, or Intel for older Macs.
Open the downloaded DMG file. Drag the OnlyWorks icon to the Applications folder. You can then eject the DMG.
Open OnlyWorks from your Applications folder. On first launch, you may need to right-click and select "Open" to bypass macOS security.
Follow the on-screen prompts to grant Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions. See the Permissions section below for details.
Sign in with Google, GitHub, or create an account with your email. Complete your profile setup and you're ready to go!
OnlyWorks needs two permissions to work properly. The app will prompt you to grant these on first launch.
Required to capture screenshots for productivity analysis.
Important: Add the app to "Screen & System Audio Recording" (NOT "System Audio Recording Only"). This is a common mistake!
How to enable: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording → Toggle ON for OnlyWorks Desktop
Required for keyboard shortcuts and system-wide features.
How to enable: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility → Toggle ON for OnlyWorks Desktop
Try toggling the permission OFF then ON again, then restart the app. If issues persist, see the FAQ section for complete uninstall instructions, then reinstall the app.
Automatically analyzes your screen activity to understand what you're working on and identify productivity patterns.
Track your work sessions, see how you spend your time, and get insights to improve focus and efficiency.
Automatically detects when you start and end work sessions. Captures context to help you remember what you worked on.
Receive summaries of your productivity, accomplishments, and areas for improvement delivered to your inbox.