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Installation Guide: Workstatus Python Mac App (macOS)

Step 1: Download Files
Download the Workstatus App and the setup file according to your macOS.
For Intel-based Mac users : Mac Intel App
For M1-based Mac users: Mac M1 App : Mac M1 App
The setup file is compatible with both Intel-based and M1 Macs. Please follow the steps below to install the application: Setup File

Step 2: Organize Files
Create a new folder.
Paste both the App and the setup file into this folder.

Step 3: Open Terminal in Folder
Navigate to the folder where the files are stored.
Open Terminal from this directory path.

Step 4: Run Installat
Execute the following commands one by one in the Terminal:
source user_token_file.txt ( Creates and saves stealth token (skip if already created))
chmod +x Workstatus ( Makes the app executable )
source setup.sh ( Runs the setup script )
restart system ( Starts the app in stealth mode )

Step 5: Grant Security Permissions

General Access
Go to System Settings > Security & Privacy > General
Click Allow to grant permission for the app to run.

Full Disk Access
Go to System Settings > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Full Disk Access
Remove the previous Workstatus (if present).
Add the new Workstatus app.

Screen Recording
Go to System Settings > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Screen Recording
Remove the previous Workstatus.
Add the new Workstatus app.

Accessibility
Go to System Settings > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility
Remove the previous Workstatus.
Add the new Workstatus app.

Step 6: Final Step
Restart your system to apply all changes.

Updated on: 28/05/2025

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