How App Categorization Works
Automatic Categorization
Monwurx automatically categorizes applications and websites into three productivity levels based on their typical use:
🟢 Productive
Work-related tools that typically indicate focused work: IDEs, office suites, project management, design software, etc.
🟡 Neutral
Applications that could be work or personal: email, browsers, file managers, communication tools.
🔴 Unproductive
Entertainment and social platforms: games, social media, streaming services, news sites.
Default Category Examples
| Category | Applications | Websites |
|---|---|---|
| Productive | VS Code, Figma, Slack, Jira, Excel | GitHub, Notion, Google Docs, Trello |
| Neutral | Chrome, Outlook, Finder, Terminal | Gmail, Google, Search Engines |
| Unproductive | Spotify, Discord, Steam, Netflix | Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Reddit |
Customizing Categories
Administrators can customize app categories to match your organization's workflow:
- Go to Dashboard → Settings → App Categories
- Search for the app or website you want to recategorize
- Select the new category from the dropdown
- Click "Save" to apply the change organization-wide
Example: If your team uses Spotify for background music while working, you can recategorize it as "Neutral" instead of "Unproductive."
URL-Based Categorization
Websites are categorized by their URL patterns. You can set rules like:
- Domain-wide: All of *.slack.com → Productive
- Specific pages: youtube.com/learning* → Productive
- Exceptions: reddit.com/r/programming → Productive
How Categories Affect Reports
App categories directly impact:
- Productivity Score: Calculated from time in productive vs. unproductive apps
- Activity Timeline: Color-coded based on category
- Team Reports: Aggregate productive time across team members
Note: Category changes apply retroactively to historical data, which may temporarily affect report accuracy.