clockify-agent

What is clockify-agent?

clockify-agent is the Clockify Desktop Agent that runs in the background on your computer. It collects local timer data, tracks active clocks, and periodically synchronizes entries with the Clockify cloud to keep your projects, timers, and reports up to date across devices.

The agent operates as a lightweight daemon with local storage and HTTPS-based synchronization to Clockify servers. It supports offline edits and resumes syncing once connectivity is restored, ensuring data integrity without requiring constant user interaction.

Types of Clockify Processes

• Main Agent Process: Core service managing time tracking data and communication with Clockify cloud
• Worker Threads: Background threads handling sync, I/O, and timer events
• Local Data Store: On-disk database caching entries and settings for offline work
• Browser Extension Communicator: Bridges data from the Clockify browser extension to the agent
• Notification Subsystem: Triggers timers and reminders on the desktop
• Update Checker: Checks for new agent versions and prompts for update

Is clockify-agent Safe?

Yes, clockify-agent is safe when downloaded from Clockify official sources and installed by the user.

Is clockify-agent a Virus or Malware?

The real clockify-agent is NOT a virus. Malware can imitate names, but legitimate clockify-agent.exe resides in the Clockify program directory.

How to Tell if clockify-agent is Legitimate or Malware

1. File Location: Must be in C:\Program Files\Clockify\Clockify Agent\ClockifyAgent.exe. Any clockify-agent.exe elsewhere is suspicious.
2. Digital Signature: Right-click the file at the path above → Properties → Digital Signatures. Should show a valid Clockify signing entity.
3. Resource Usage: Normal usage is typically a small fraction of CPU with moderate memory. Unusually high usage when idle is suspicious.
4. Behavior: Clockify Agent should run in background and not launch unexpected network activity when the system is idle.

Why Is clockify-agent Running on My PC?

clockify-agent runs to track time and keep data synchronized with Clockify. It may run in the background even when the main app isn’t actively open to ensure timers and entries are kept up-to-date.

Reasons it's running:

• Active Clocking: You are actively tracking time or timers are running; the agent maintains local state and communicates with the cloud.
• Background Sync: The agent periodically syncs local entries with Clockify servers to reflect changes on other devices.
• Browser Extension Link: Clockify's browser extension hooks timers and passes data to the desktop agent for syncing.
• Offline Edits: Edits made while offline are queued and synchronized once connectivity is restored.
• Startup or User Login: The agent may be configured to start on Windows login to ensure immediate readiness for tracking.

Can I Disable or Remove clockify-agent?

Yes, you can disable clockify-agent. You can stop it from running in the foreground or disable its automatic startup, and you can uninstall it if you no longer need Clockify.

How to Stop clockify-agent

• End Task or Exit: Right-click the clocks/Clockify system tray icon (if present) and choose Exit, or end the ClockifyAgent.exe task in Task Manager.
• Disable Startup: Task Manager → Startup tab → find Clockify Agent → Disable
• Pause Background Sync: Clockify Settings → Preferences → Disable background sync (if available)
• Uninstall: Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall Clockify → follow prompts
• Re-enable: To re-enable, re-activate startup item or reinstall Clockify Agent

How to Uninstall Clockify Agent

• ✔ Windows Settings → Apps → Apps & Features → Clockify Agent → Uninstall
• ✔ Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall a program → Clockify Agent → Uninstall
• ✔ Optionally remove leftover data: delete C:\Users\<YourUser>\AppData\Local\Clockify or Clockify related folders

Common Problems: High CPU or Memory Usage

If clockify-agent is consuming excessive resources:

Common Causes & Solutions

• Frequent or long-running sync tasks: Open Clockify Agent settings and reduce or adjust the sync interval; consider pausing sync during heavy work periods.
• Large number of offline edits: Complete queued edits and limit offline entries; periodically sync to clear the queue.
• Browser extension activity: Disable or configure the browser extension to reduce stray timers and sync calls.
• Outdated agent version: Update to the latest Clockify Agent version from the official site or app store.
• Corrupted local data: Reset local data cache via settings or reinstall Clockify Agent.
• Hardware acceleration or OS compatibility: Disable hardware acceleration in Clockify settings and ensure OS updates are current.

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