Period workflow
Open, publish, and close rosters with explicit guardrails. Reopening is controlled and traceable.
Duty rosters · Shift planning
DutyCheck
Duty rosters for shift-driven teams. Periods, conflict rules, and the draft → published → closed lifecycle are enforced server-side. A published roster matches the authoritative state on the server — including audit snapshots.
We improve this app with real-world use. Bug reports, rough edges, and ideas help — open a GitHub Issue or write to info@software-by-design.de.
What it does
DutyCheck splits planning into clear lifecycle steps — open, published, closed — so the right people see the right roster at the right time, and you have a clean record afterwards.
Conflict rules
Overlaps, rest periods, and policy checks are enforced server-side. The UI shows conflicts; the backend has the final say.
Role-aware views
Planner and employee views — each sees what they need, with optional per-location planner scope.
Absence requests
Request and review absences directly in the app, alongside the schedule itself.
Audit snapshots
Evidence snapshots show exactly what was published and when. Useful when a customer or auditor asks later.
Optional time-tracking link
Mirror absences into ArbeitszeitCheck when it is installed (optional, switchable in settings).
Built for security services
Designed against real workflows for security and shift-driven service companies — but applicable wherever rosters need to be auditable.
Accessibility
Targets WCAG 2.1 AA: full keyboard navigation, screen-reader-friendly markup, responsive layout from 320 px.
Works with these modules
DutyCheck is deliberately not a time-tracking or billing tool. It plans shifts and rosters — fully usable without any other Check app.
- ArbeitszeitCheck (optional) — when both apps are installed, approved leave from ArbeitszeitCheck appears on the roster (read-only) so nobody is scheduled during an absence. Available now
- ProjectCheck (optional) — billable project hours — a different job from roster planning. Available now
- DutyCheck + ArbeitszeitCheck — rotating weekly targets (e.g. two-week pharmacy rhythm) from the published roster into target-hour calculations. Planned
ArbeitszeitCheck — time tracking · Shift operations guide · All modules at a glance
Screenshots
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DutyCheck Mobile (optional)
The web app stays free (AGPL). The official phone app is for organisations that want staff to view and acknowledge the duty roster on their phone. List price: €5 per user / year, from €25 / year for up to five users (invoice and licence key). Android; not yet publicly listed on the Play Store — the web app covers roster operations. No iOS, no Terminal SKU.
- Order via the licence order form or e-mail info@software-by-design.de
Mobile screenshots
Phone captures from the companion app. Tap to enlarge.
Install & requirements
DutyCheck is published in the official Nextcloud App Store and on GitHub.
From the App Store
- Sign in to Nextcloud as administrator.
- Open Apps.
- Search for DutyCheck.
- Download and enable.
Manually from Git
git clone https://github.com/aSoftwareByDesignRepository/\
nextcloud-dutycheck.git \
/path/to/nextcloud/apps/dutycheck
cd /path/to/nextcloud
php occ app:enable dutycheckRequirements
- PHP 8.2 – 8.5
- MySQL / MariaDB or PostgreSQL
- Optional: ArbeitszeitCheck for absence mirroring
User handbook (PDF)
Step-by-step guide for administrators and end users — free download.
Frequently asked questions
Is DutyCheck suitable for security or healthcare shift planning?
It is built for structured periods, roles, and audit snapshots; suitability for your sector depends on your policies — review the GitHub repository and Nextcloud App Store listing.
How do I install DutyCheck?
Install from the Nextcloud App Store inside your instance, or build from the published AGPL source.
Does DutyCheck phone home?
No telemetry is described for the app; operation is self-hosted like other Nextcloud apps.
Support this app
These apps are maintained in public. If DutyCheck helps your organisation, you can fund ongoing work through GitHub Sponsors. Want a feature shipped sooner or tailored to your setup? Contact us — we are happy to discuss sponsored feature development. Product feedback — bugs, rough edges, missing pieces — is always welcome via GitHub Issues or info@software-by-design.de; it directly shapes what we build next.