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The Screenshot page allows administrators and managers to view periodic screenshots captured from employee systems. This helps verify work activity, understand context, and analyze productivity trends.
πŸ”’ All screenshots are securely stored and encrypted during upload and storage.

πŸ“Œ Overview

Trackpilots automatically captures screenshots at configured intervals to provide visual proof of work. Each screenshot is classified as Productive, Neutral, Unproductive, or Idle based on the app/website activity and productivity rules configured by the admin. https://app.trackpilots.com/screenshots

πŸ‘₯ Team & User Filter

Admins can filter screenshots by team or individual employee.
Filter OptionDescription
Team SelectorView screenshots of a specific team
User SelectorView screenshots of a specific employee
Date FilterSelect a specific date to review

πŸ“· Screenshot Timeline

Each screenshot entry includes context details for audit and productivity analysis.
FieldDescription
Application / WebsiteApp or website active during capture (e.g., Visual Studio Code, chatgpt.com)
Activity CategoryProductive, Neutral, Unproductive, Idle
TimestampExact date and time of capture
Employee NameEmployee who generated the screenshot
Screenshot PreviewClick to view full-resolution screenshot

πŸ“Š Activity Classification Types

  • 🟒 Productive: Work-related apps or websites (e.g., IDEs, project tools, docs)
  • 🟑 Neutral: Browsing, research, or unknown productivity impact
  • πŸ”΄ Unproductive: Social media, entertainment, or blocked websites/apps
  • βšͺ Idle: No keyboard/mouse activity detected

πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» Example Screenshot Records

App / WebsiteCategoryTime
Visual Studio CodeProductive08:50 PM
chatgpt.comProductive08:49 PM
localhostNeutral08:47 PM
web.whatsapp.comProductive08:46 PM
sitegpt.aiNeutral08:43 PM

βœ… Key Benefits

  • πŸ“Έ Visual proof of employee work
  • πŸ“Š Context-based productivity tracking
  • πŸ•΅οΈ Compliance and audit-ready monitoring
  • βš™οΈ Configurable screenshot intervals

βš™οΈ How Screenshot Sync Works

  1. Employee installs Trackpilots desktop app
  2. Screenshot is captured at configured intervals
  3. Image is encrypted and uploaded to Trackpilots servers
  4. Admin views screenshots in the dashboard in real time

πŸ” Privacy & Compliance Notes

  • Employees can enable Privacy Mode to pause screenshots (if allowed by admin)
  • Screenshots are stored securely with encryption
  • Admins should inform employees about monitoring policies (GDPR & compliance best practice)

πŸš€ Best Practices

  • Capture screenshots every 5–10 minutes for balanced monitoring
  • Classify apps/websites for accurate productivity scoring
  • Review screenshots along with time logs for better insights