ScreenDaddy

Simple window title & time tracking for macOS.

ScreenDaddy sits quietly in your menu bar and tracks which app and window has your attention, when you go AFK, and when you start a focus timer — then renders it all in a fast, local dashboard. No browser extension, no cloud account, no analytics: just an honest picture of how you spend time on your Mac, all on your machine, all yours.

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Download v1.0.0 for macOS

Features

Active window tracking

Records which app and window is in focus. Event-driven (no heavy polling) so it stays light.

AFK detection

Detects when you’re away. Idle > 5 minutes is logged as AFK; tracking resumes when you’re back.

Focus timer

Built-in timer from the menu bar. Track focused sessions without leaving the app. Timer ends in a beautiful window with a random inspirational quote.

Privacy-first

Data stays on your Mac. No telemetry, no cloud.

Menu bar only

Runs from the menu bar — no Dock icon. Open dashboard, timer, and settings from one place.

Ideal for young adults

Setting a mandatory daddy password allows you to restrict quitting and uninstalling ScreenDaddy.

Local dashboard

ScreenDaddy exposes a dashboard over the local network. View totals, top apps, and recent events.

Local AI Model Analysis

If you have a local AI model running, ScreenDaddy can send a predefined prompt with your recent activity data for analysis.

Local API

Access the local API and build your own UI layer any way you like. Privacy-first, your data, your device, your time. data for analysis.

Setup Instructions

1. Install .pkg 2. Grant permissions (System Settings) 3. ScreenDaddy lives in the menu bar

Screenshots

ScreenDaddy dashboard
Local Dashboard
ScreenDaddy screenshot
ScreenDaddy Menu
ScreenDaddy dashboard
Timer Setup Window
ScreenDaddy dashboard
Timer progress bar
ScreenDaddy dashboard
Timer End Fullscreen Overlay

Releases

Date Changelog Version
March 12, 2026
  • Initial release.
  • Active window and app tracking with local storage.
  • AFK detection (idle threshold 5 minutes).
  • Local dashboard (localhost:6769).
  • Focus timer in menu bar with a beautiful inspirational fullscreen reminder window.
  • Password protection for settings, quitting and unistallation.
  • Menu bar only — no Dock icon.
  • Local AI Analysis.
 Download v1.0.0