WorkTrace is a privacy-first Chrome extension that records your screen while you work, generating tamper-evident proof of your academic effort. No cloud uploads, no tracking—just evidence.
Features
WorkTrace gives you complete control over documenting your academic process with powerful, privacy-respecting tools.
Record your entire screen while you work. Videos are saved directly to your device as .webm files—never uploaded anywhere.
Every session automatically logs assignment name, course, attempt number, duration, and generates a unique verification hash.
WorkTrace detects past sessions and auto-updates attempt numbers, giving a clear picture of your progress over time.
A floating heads-up display shows elapsed time, confirms recording status, and allows quick stop—preventing accidental loss.
Each session includes a SHA-256 cryptographic hash. If any detail is altered, the hash breaks—providing tamper-evident proof.
Generate printable reports for any session with one click, or export all sessions to CSV for documentation and analysis.
How It Works
WorkTrace runs entirely inside your browser. Here's how easy it is to start documenting your work.
Open WorkTrace and fill in your assignment name and course. The attempt number auto-fills based on your history, so you never lose track.
Click "Start Recording" and choose your screen. A timer and HUD appear so you always know you're being recorded. Work naturally—write, research, code, revise.
When you're done, click stop. Your video downloads instantly to your device. A session log is created with all details and a unique verification hash.
Your Data, Your Control
Unlike invasive proctoring tools, WorkTrace is designed with strict student privacy in mind. Your data never leaves your device.
Who It's For
Prove authorship of your work. Document your revision process. Build evidence for academic integrity disputes. Track progress on thesis and dissertation work.
Validate that students genuinely worked on assignments. Get a transparent view of student effort. Use as a non-invasive alternative to surveillance-based proctoring.
Support academic integrity with privacy-compliant tools. Avoid third-party monitoring systems. Empower students while maintaining accountability.
Join students who trust WorkTrace to document their authentic academic effort. Free forever, privacy-first always.