RemoteGazeUX

Spec sheet

Purpose

RemoteGazeUX is an open-source platform for remote usability testing of web prototypes using eye and mouse tracking.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Intended users

The project describes its purpose as streamlining remote user studies and enabling reproducible collection of users’ behavior data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Deployment

The README instructs users to run the application with Python using run.py.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Integrations

The listed technology stack includes Flask, WebGazer.js, heatmap.js, and SQLite.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security

The maker says the tool is under development, has serious security vulnerabilities, and is not recommended for production use.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Authentication

Pages that display and manage participant data are protected so only registered users can access them; first run prompts creation of at least one administrator.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Calibration

The gaze-tracking flow includes a calibration phase before presenting a prototype.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Configuration

Users can modify configuration through a GUI by running `python src/config.py`.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Custom fields

The data entry form can be modified to register other variables considered relevant.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Data access

Pages that display or manage participant data are protected by authentication for registered users.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Data storage

The README says credentials are stored in the SQLite database and advises protecting the database file.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Exports

The subjects page lets users preview or download some animations or heatmaps and download all data for a study.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Gaze capture

The web application uses WebGazer.js to record participants’ gaze while presenting a prototype or image and assigning tasks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Gaze tracking

The application uses WebGazer.js to record participants’ gaze while they view a prototype or image and complete assigned tasks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Intended setting

The maker describes the tool as intended for controlled environments and remote user studies.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Results

Researchers can view gaze heatmaps and download subject data as CSV; the README also describes downloading all data for a study.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security limitation

The project says it is under development, has serious security vulnerabilities, and is not recommended for production use.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Study management

Users can view studies and subjects, and access participant details and gaze-tracking data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support and contributions

The project welcomes contributions and names Justo Garcia as main developer and maintainer, with an email contact in the README.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Technology

The project lists Flask as its backend, WebGazer.js for gaze tracking, heatmap.js for plotting heatmaps, and SQLite as its database engine.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Usability Testing Software#42 of 527.2