Windows Inactivity Utility
ChatGPT Watchdog
Help keep ChatGPT from being left running after you walk away.
A Windows tray utility that monitors computer inactivity and shows a warning countdown before force-closing the ChatGPT desktop app. Cancel or postpone the countdown, or pause monitoring when you need to leave work running. Browser sessions are not supported.
Adjustable inactivity, warning, and postponement timings.
Optional warning sounds and always-on-top countdown.
Windows sign-in startup and Light, Dark, or System appearance.
Refined menus with consistent icons, clear alignment, and matching tray styling.
- Platform
- Windows 11 x64
- Release Date
- October 2026
- Last Updated
- October 2026
- Category
- Desktop Utility
Force-closing can interrupt active work and lose unsaved changes. Watchdog does not detect active chats or tasks. Pause monitoring before leaving important work unattended.
Current release: 0.6.0 (opens in a new tab). Licensed under the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0.
Downloads, setup instructions, and full documentation are available on GitHub. This project is independent of OpenAI and does not include the ChatGPT application.