Your AI
posture guardian
in the menubar🦸
SpineSpy takes periodic snapshots to detect bad posture and phone distractions — without keeping your camera always on. Privacy-first, runs entirely on your Mac.
Built for people who
live at their computers
After hours of focused work, your body pays the price. SpineSpy keeps watch so you don't have to.
Thoughtful features,
minimal footprint
Posture Detection👀
Uses MediaPipe Pose to detect slouching forward and side tilting. No always-on surveillance.
Phone Spotting📱
YOLOv8 object detection catches when you reach for distractions during focus time.
Configurable Intervals⏱️
Check every 30 seconds, 1, 2, or 5 minutes. Your pace, your preference.
Smart Alerts🔔
Only notifies after 5 consecutive bad snapshots — no false alarm fatigue.
Pause Anytime⏸️
Need a break? Toggle monitoring on/off with a single click from the menubar.
Privacy First🔒
All processing happens locally on your Mac. No data ever leaves your device.
How it
works
Simple, unobtrusive, and respectful of your privacy.
Periodic Snapshots
Every N minutes, SpineSpy briefly opens your camera and captures a single frame.
AI Analysis
MediaPipe analyzes your posture. YOLOv8 checks for phones. Camera closes immediately.
Status Update
Menubar icon updates: 🦸 (good) or 🧟 (needs attention). At a glance, always.
Smart Alert
After 5 consecutive bad snapshots, you'll hear a gentle reminder to straighten up.
Powered by Modern AI
Built with battle-tested computer vision libraries for reliable, efficient detection.
Ready to become a
posture superhero?
Download SpineSpy and start taking care of your spine today. It's free, open source, and respects your privacy.
Requires macOS 10.15+ • Apple Silicon & Intel supported