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Install CoworkGuard.

Runtime visibility for AI tools in under five minutes.

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Install and start protecting with one click. No terminal required.

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Common questions about how CoworkGuard works, privacy, and compatibility.

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Found a bug or have a feature request? Open an issue on GitHub.

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1

Download CoworkGuard

Get the latest version from the download page.

2

Install the app

Open the .dmg file and drag CoworkGuard to your Applications folder. Open it — a shield icon appears in your menubar.

On first launch after download, macOS may briefly close and reopen the app. This is a one-time Gatekeeper security check and is completely normal.
3

Complete setup

A setup wizard opens on first launch. It generates and trusts the security certificate — enter your Mac password once when prompted.

4

Start protection

Click the shield icon in your menubar → Start Protection. The dashboard opens at localhost:7070.

5

Install the Chrome extension

Install CoworkGuard from the Chrome Web Store to enable AI session detection in your browser.

Terminal install

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Katherine-Holland/ClaudeCoworkGuard/main/install.sh | bash

Then start and stop with:

~/CoworkGuard/start.sh # Start protection ~/CoworkGuard/stop.sh # Stop and restore internet

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CoworkGuard send any data externally?
No. Everything runs on localhost. The proxy, scanner, dashboard, and Chrome extension communicate only with your own machine. Raw payload content is never stored — only SHA-256 hashes and redacted previews are written to disk.
Will the proxy break other websites?
No. CoworkGuard only intercepts requests to monitored AI API endpoints. All other traffic passes through untouched.
What do I do if protection doesn't start?
Check if another app is using port 8080 — Ollama or a local AI server often grabs it on startup. The dashboard's Protection Status panel shows a Fix it button when a port conflict is detected. You can also check manually with lsof -i :8080 in Terminal.
Does it work with all AI tools?
CoworkGuard monitors 19 AI API providers and 29 local AI runtimes including Ollama, LM Studio, Claude Desktop, Cursor, and GPT4All. Browser AI sessions are tracked across 16 web apps via the Chrome extension.
What are the system requirements?
macOS 12 (Monterey) or later, Apple Silicon or Intel, Python 3.11 or newer. Dependencies are installed automatically by the setup wizard.
How do I report a bug or request a feature?
Open an issue on GitHub or email hello@coworkguard.com.