Create accounts, set up notifications, and manage the shared tracker in your browser. Start locally or choose a host for your team. No client or mail provider is preconfigured.
Double-click a launcher, then follow the browser wizard. Start with an empty workspace or fictional tasks. Email previews stay on your computer.
macOS or Windows · Python 3.10+ installed through its normal installer · No hosting account
Use an optional hosting shortcut, then finish setup and add people in the browser. Connect your chosen SMTP service when you want email delivery.
Your hosting account · Hosting charges apply · Each deployment has separate storage and accounts
Keep the whole folder together so the launcher can find its files.
In the open_tracker folder, double-click Start Tracker.command on macOS or Start Tracker.cmd on Windows. It prepares the required components and opens your browser. A progress window may appear; you do not need to type commands.
If Python is missing, install Python 3.10 or newer using the Python installer, then reopen the launcher.
Choose a username and password in the setup form. Start empty, or select the fictional example. Your private workspace is saved in your home folder and stays separate from the toolkit download.
Add people, change permissions, preview email, and download backups with buttons. Open the same launcher next time to resume. Local mode is available only on your computer.
Render is one optional shortcut for teams who want a hosted URL. The same open-source tracker can run on another suitable host using the Docker recipe.
The supplied template includes persistent storage and disables automatic updates from this repository. Choose your service name and review the proposed resources.
When the host reports the service is ready, open its URL. In the hosting dashboard, open Environment and copy the generated TRACKER_SETUP_TOKEN value into the workspace's setup-key field. This key is used only to create the first administrator; keep it private.
In Settings → People, create individual viewer, editor or administrator accounts. Use Shared access to copy the workspace URL. Share each person's credentials through your usual private channel.
In Settings → Email, start with a local preview. To send messages, enter the SMTP details from your mail service and explicitly enable delivery. Use Send test for one chosen address. Saved settings apply automatically.
The browser-setup Docker recipe uses the same setup form. An operator supplies the HTTPS URL, persistent storage, and a private setup key in the host's configuration screen. The team then manages accounts and email in the browser. See the hosting and operations guide for the complete recipe.
Create accounts, change roles, reset passwords, and disable access. Everyone in a workspace can read its tracker; use separate deployments for separate access boundaries.
Choose preview, off, or SMTP delivery. Preview messages without sending; test one explicit address before using automatic alerts.
Check workspace and notification status, copy the shared URL, and download a consistent database backup.
The public demo is a browser workspace. Private accounts and email settings belong to the workspace you run or host. The toolkit is a reusable evaluation tool, with no specific client service configured.