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     $\Huge{\textsf{OntyTask}}$ ^v0.1

Super-light, fast, and simple macro recorder for Windows.
A fresh, modern, and open-source alternative to TinyTask.

 
 📥 Download (v0.1.0) 
   
 ⚡ Quick Start 
   
 ✨ Features 
   
 📊 Comparison 
   
 🛠️ Building 
 

What is OntyTask?

OntyTask is a lightweight, zero-install macro recorder for Windows. Inspired by TinyTask, it brings full 3D game support, smoother input capture, and a modernized user experience.

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Features

• Records Everything: Clicks, drags, mouse wheel scrolls, typing, and 3D camera turns.
• Universal Hotkeys: Rebind Record and Play to any single key (F8, PrtScn) or custom modifier combo.
• Flexible Speeds: Slow it down (0.5x), keep it real-time (1x), speed it up (up to 100x Turbo), instant mode, or custom (0.01x to 1000x).
• Playback Loops: Quick presets (1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 100...), loop forever (∞), or set an exact count.
• Emergency Stop: Configurable panic stop via Pause, Scroll Lock, Escape, or physical mouse movement.
• Smart Status Bar: Floating on-screen HUD that shows real-time progress and dodges your mouse cursor.
• System Tray Support: Minimize to tray with quick controls, theme matching, and auto-minimize option.
• Clean Themes: Dark mode, Light mode, and Windows Acrylic blur.
• File Association: Double-click .onty files to open and play macros right away.
• Multi-Language: Built-in English and Russian, plus custom JSON translations.

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OntyTask vs TinyTask

Feature	TinyTask (v1.77)	OntyTask (v0.1)	Notes
License	Proprietary (Abandoned)	Open Source (GPL-3)	100% transparent and safe
Input Capture	10ms Timer Polling	Hooks + Raw Input	No dropped keys or jitter
3D Games & Camera	✕ No	✓ Yes	Works with locked cursor
Standalone .EXE	~ Yes*	✕ No (by design)	Avoids antivirus false flags; uses safer .onty files
Hotkeys	Preset list only	Any key or combo	Full custom rebinding
Emergency Stop	Fixed key	Configurable	Pause, Scroll Lock, Esc, or mouse move
File Format	Binary .rec	JSON (.onty)	Human-readable and editable
Themes & UI	Classic Win32	Dark / Light / Acrylic	Modern look and vector UI
Status Overlay	Title text only	Floating HUD	Evasive on-screen bar
Languages	English**	English, Russian + JSON	Switchable on the fly
Architecture	32-bit only	64-bit (x64)	Native modern binary
File Size	~35 KB	<512 KB	TinyTask is smaller; OntyTask includes UI themes & Raw Input

* Standalone .exe generators frequently trigger antivirus false alarms; OntyTask uses a cleaner and safer .onty file association model. ** Official localized builds existed in the past, but are no longer officially distributed.

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Quick Start

Default Shortcuts

Action	Default Shortcut	Notes
Record / Stop	Ctrl + Shift + Alt + R	Starts/stops recording (can be changed to anything else)
Play / Stop	Ctrl + Shift + Alt + P	Starts/stops playback (can be changed to anything else)
Panic Stop	Pause / Scroll Lock	Instantly stops playback if you need to abort

How to Use

1. Record: Hit the Record shortcut (or click the red circle). Do your actions with mouse and keyboard.
2. Stop: Hit the Record shortcut again (or click Stop).
3. Play: Hit the Play shortcut (or click Play) to watch it run.
4. Save: Click Save to store your macro as a .onty file.
5. Settings: Click Menu (or right-click) to change playback speed, loop count, hotkeys, theme, and more.

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How to Build

If you want to compile OntyTask yourself:

1. Install Visual Studio with the Desktop development with C++ workload (C++20).
2. Open Developer PowerShell and run:

# Build 64-bit version (Recommended)
msbuild OntyTask.vcxproj /p:Configuration=Release /p:Platform=x64

# Build 32-bit version
msbuild OntyTask.vcxproj /p:Configuration=Release /p:Platform=x86

Your .exe file will be generated in bin/x64/ or bin/x86/.

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Wiki & Guides

Check out the full Wiki for more details and guides:

• 🚀 Getting Started Guide - First steps and interface guide.
• 🎮 Macro Engine & 3D Games - How 3D camera tracking works.
• ⌨️ Hotkeys & Controls - Shortcuts and emergency stop settings.
• 🎨 Themes & Customization - Dark mode, Acrylic blur, and status bar.
• 📄 The .onty File Format - How macros are stored in JSON.
• 🌐 Languages & Translations - Adding custom languages.
• 📋 Translation Table & Words - All words and text keys.
• 🤖 Command Line & Automation - Run macros from batch files or shortcuts.
• 📜 The Story of TinyTask - History, research, and why OntyTask was made.

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OntyTask (OpeN TinY TASK) - Simple, Fast, and Open-Source Automation.
Licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0.