FAQ
Frequently asked questions about ExoPanda Recorder, the independent macro recorder for Mac. Learn about TinyTask compatibility, permissions, safety, and more.
No. TinyTask is a Windows-only application. It does not run on macOS. There is no official TinyTask Mac version. Mac users looking for similar functionality should use ExoPanda Recorder, an independent macOS macro recorder.
No. ExoPanda Recorder is an independent macOS application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to TinyTask. TinyTask is a separate Windows application by different developers.
Yes. ExoPanda Recorder is designed with security in mind. All recordings are stored locally on your Mac—nothing is uploaded to any server. The app requires macOS permissions to record your actions, but these are standard requirements for any macro recorder.
macOS requires explicit user permission for apps that need to monitor keyboard and mouse input, or control the cursor. This is a security feature. ExoPanda Recorder needs Accessibility and Input Monitoring permissions to function as a macro recorder. You can review and revoke these permissions anytime in System Preferences.
Yes. Once you grant the necessary permissions, ExoPanda Recorder can record actions across any application on your Mac. The recordings capture system-level input events, so they work in browsers, games, creative software, and any other app.
ExoPanda Recorder saves macros in its own .exomacro format. These files are stored locally on your Mac and can be shared between Macs running ExoPanda Recorder. They are not compatible with Windows macro recorders.
Yes. ExoPanda Recorder allows you to speed up or slow down playback. You can make macros run faster for quick tasks, or slower if timing is critical.
Yes. ExoPanda Recorder is a native macOS application that runs on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. It is optimized for M1, M2, and later Apple Silicon chips.
No. ExoPanda Recorder is macOS only. Windows users should use TinyTask or other Windows macro recorders.
You can stop a recording by clicking the stop button in the ExoPanda Recorder window, or by using the configurable keyboard shortcut (default is Escape).
Currently, ExoPanda Recorder focuses on simple record-and-playback functionality. For editing, you would need to re-record the sequence. Advanced editing features may be added in future updates.
Yes, ExoPanda Recorder is free to download and use for basic macro recording and playback.
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