TinyTask Portable for Windows

Quick summary

TinyTask Portable is a lightweight, free utility that records mouse movements and keyboard input and replays them in sequence. It runs as a single executable (no installation required) and captures system-level input to create simple, replayable automation tasks.

How recording works

When you start a recording, the tool logs cursor movement, mouse clicks, and keystrokes in a single session. Stopping the recording converts the captured sequence into a task that can be played back immediately or saved for later. The replay reproduces cursor paths, click positions, and keypresses in the same order and timing they were recorded.

Playback controls and timing

Playback follows the timing captured during recording by default, but you can change the overall execution speed using global speed controls. Slowing or speeding playback adjusts the delays between events uniformly; it does not change the sequence of actions. A loop option is available to repeat playback continuously until you stop it. These playback settings affect runtime behavior only and do not modify the stored task file.

Interface and usability

• Self-contained executable that requires no installation and no external components
• Small control panel with buttons for recording, stopping, playing, and basic task management
• Optional keyboard shortcuts to start/stop recordings or playback
• Basic file handling for saving and reopening recorded tasks

File handling and portability

Tasks are saved in a proprietary format so saved recordings can be reopened and replayed later without having to re-record them. Because the program is portable, you can copy the executable and task files between machines without changing system configuration.

Key limitations

• No built-in editor for removing, reordering, or selectively disabling individual recorded steps
• No scripting language, conditional branches, or decision-making based on runtime events
• No scheduling or event-triggered execution; automation is strictly linear
• No facility for per-action timing adjustments; only a global speed multiplier

Bottom line

TinyTask Portable is designed for straightforward, linear input replay: record system input, save it if needed, and replay it with optional looping and global speed adjustments. It is convenient and portable but intentionally limited to simple playback scenarios rather than advanced automation workflows.