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How to Install Workstatus Mac App in Stealth/Silent mode.

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This document provides step-by-step instructions to install the Workstatus Stealth App on macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon).


Supported macOS
  • Intel-based macOS.
  • Apple Silicon (Metal).


Note :

  • If the user has already installed the Visible Mode app, please uninstall it first.
  • If the user’s account setting is in Visible Mode but they are using the Stealth Mode app, the app will, by default, run in Stealth Mode. To change this, update the setting through Tracking Mode Settings.




Installation Steps


Step 1: Download the App

For Intel macOS → Download the Intel version of the Workstatus App.

For Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) → Download the Metal version of the Workstatus App.


Step 2: Prepare the App
  • Open Terminal.
  • Create a user token file by running:
  • touch user_token_file.txt
  • Make the app executable:
  • chmod +x Workstatus



Step 3: Launch the App


  • Double-click the Workstatus app.



A.Permission popup will appear. Click on OK.

  • Go to System Preferences → Privacy & Security.
  • Click “Open Anyway” in front of Workstatus.
  • Another confirmation popup may appear → Click “Open Anyway” again.
  • If Asking Administration Permission then grand permission.
  • Are you sure you want to open Workstatus?' popup will be displayed. Click on Open.






B.The terminal window will open automatically. Please wait until the process is completed.




Step 4: Configure Workstatus Files

Navigate to:

  • ~/Library/Application Support/Workstatus



  • Double-click the Workstatus file inside this folder. Wait for a minute—the terminal will open and run some commands.



  • Notification will received that Workstatus has been added to the background services.



Step 5: Grant Required Permissions
  • Go to System Preferences → Privacy & Security and allow Workstatus access to the following:
  • Accessibility
  • Press Command + Shift + G → enter path to Workstatus → Add Workstatus.


  • Input Monitoring
  • Press Command + Shift + G → enter path to Workstatus → Add Workstatus.


  • Screen Recording
  • Press Command + Shift + G → enter path to Workstatus → Add Workstatus.


Step 6: Restart System

Restart your Mac to apply the changes.






Updated on: 08/09/2025

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