TinyTask: When You Just Want the Computer to Repeat What You Did
Sometimes the best automation is no automation at all — just playback. You press record, do your thing, and let the machine handle the rest. TinyTask is exactly that: a pixel-sized app that records your keyboard and mouse, then replays it with precision. No setup, no syntax, no logic trees. It just repeats your last steps. Over and over, if needed.
That may sound too simple — until you realize how often you do the same set of clicks and keystrokes every single day.
What It Actually Does (and Nothing More)
| Capability | Real-World Use Case |
| Input recording | Repeats every click, drag, and keypress, exactly as you did it |
| Macro playback | Can be triggered via hotkey or button |
| Loop mode | Repeat the action N times or infinitely |
| Portable executable | No install needed — runs from USB or desktop |
| EXE export | Save a macro as a standalone app for others to run |
| Tiny footprint | App size under 50KB — seriously, that’s it |
When It’s Genuinely Handy
– You need to automate repetitive GUI work — no API, no command line
– You want to simulate a user action in a controlled environment
– You’re testing UI behavior in multiple sessions or VMs
– You’ve got to do the same boring demo or config 20 times in a row
– You’re just done clicking the same thing every time a new machine boots
What You Need to Run It
| Requirement | Detail |
| OS | Windows XP through Windows 11 |
| Architecture | x86 and x64 compatible |
| Install type | None — it’s a single `.exe` file |
| Admin rights | Not needed, unless required by the recorded action |
| File output | `.rec` macro files or `.exe` self-running exports |
| RAM/CPU usage | Near-zero — runs idle until activated |
How to Use It (Literally This Simple)
- Download and open TinyTask
It’s a single tiny file. No installation, no setup.2. Click record
Do the task — mouse, keyboard, whatever. It captures it.3. Click stop
That’s your macro, saved in memory (or export it if you like).4. Play it back
It does exactly what you just did — down to pixel placement and delays.5. Loop it (optional)
Set how many times to repeat, or make it run until stopped.
Strengths and Blind Spots
What it’s great for:
– Quick-and-dirty automation on any machine
– Repeatable tasks that don’t need logic or branching
– Creating tiny reusable macros for colleagues or helpdesk tasks
– Zero config or install headaches — just copy and go
What it doesn’t try to do:
– No conditionals, variables, or logic
– Not aware of app states — plays blindly
– Breaks easily if screen layout or resolution changes
– No editing tools — what you record is what you get
Final Word
TinyTask is the automation tool you don’t plan to use — and then can’t stop using. It doesn’t care about your scripting skills, it doesn’t need a manual, and it doesn’t get in your way. It just says, “Did you want this repeated? Okay, watch this.”
If you’ve got five minutes to automate a five-minute task, this is the fastest way to do it.
