Frequently asked questions.

Green Dotter is a Mac and Windows auto clicker that clicks inside areas you define on screen at random intervals. It is useful for presence management, repetitive workflows, testing, and keeping your computer awake during controlled sessions.

It's not damaged. This is macOS being cautious about apps from independent developers who aren't enrolled in Apple's paid developer programme. Here's how to open it:

Option 1 — Right-click method (easiest)

1. Find the downloaded DMG in your Downloads folder.
2. Right-click it (or Control-click) and choose Open.
3. A new dialog appears with an Open button — click it.
4. It'll open normally from then on.

Option 2 — If that doesn't work

1. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security.
2. Scroll down until you see a message about Green Dotter being blocked.
3. Click Open Anyway.

You only need to do this once. After the first open, macOS remembers and it'll launch normally every time.

Windows SmartScreen shows this warning for newly released apps that haven't yet built up a large number of installs. It's not because Green Dotter is unsafe — it's because Microsoft's system needs time to recognise new software. Click More info then Run anyway to proceed. This warning will disappear as more people install the app.

Yes, Green Dotter is completely safe. Some antivirus tools flag mouse automation software out of caution because the same technology can theoretically be misused — but Green Dotter only clicks in areas you define on your own screen. We have submitted the app to Microsoft for review and it has been independently scanned with a 68/70 clean result on VirusTotal. You can view the full scan report here.

Yes. Green Dotter can click inside a Slack window in areas you choose, such as an already-read channel or a safe part of the sidebar. It gives you more control than a basic mouse jiggler because you decide where clicks happen.

Yes. Green Dotter can create normal mouse click events on your desktop while a session is running. This can help with presence management and keeping your machine awake, depending on your Teams setup and workplace policies.

Yes. Green Dotter can click inside areas you choose while Discord is open, giving you a simple way to manage activity during a controlled session.

Not if you set your click area carefully. The recommended approach is to draw your area over already-read channels, quiet navigation items, or a dedicated private channel like #green-dotter. That keeps clicks predictable and reduces the chance of triggering notifications or opening something unexpected.

Green Dotter only simulates mouse clicks. It doesn't read your messages, capture your screen, log keystrokes, or send any data anywhere. It needs macOS Accessibility permission to control the mouse — this is a standard macOS requirement for any app that automates input, and you can revoke it at any time in System Settings.

Green Dotter collects anonymous, session-level analytics (app launches, session starts/ends) to help understand how the app is used. No personal data, no message content, no screen captures.

macOS requires any app that controls the mouse or keyboard to have explicit Accessibility permission. This is Apple's security model — it means you consciously grant the access, can see which apps have it, and can revoke it any time in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.

Mouse movement alone is often not enough. Basic mouse jigglers are mainly useful for keeping a screen awake. Green Dotter gives you more control because it can click inside a specific area you choose, rather than only moving the cursor.

No — if your screen locks, the system goes idle and apps like Teams will go offline regardless. Green Dotter includes a Keep Awake toggle that prevents your screen from locking whilst a session is running.

Green Dotter detects your real keyboard and mouse activity and pauses automatically. It resumes after a short delay once you stop. You can configure the resume delay in settings.

Two global keyboard shortcuts kill the session instantly from anywhere: F8 or ⌘⇧. (Command + Shift + Full Stop). You don't need to have Green Dotter in the foreground.

Yes. Green Dotter is available for both Mac (Apple Silicon) and Windows.

Yes, Green Dotter is free to download and use.

Keep it short and include when you'll be back. Something like "🍽️ Lunch. Back at 1:30" or "🎧 Focus time. Slower replies" works well. If you're out for more than a day, add a contact for urgent things. See 100+ Teams away message ideas →

One emoji and a return time covers most situations. "☕ Coffee. Back soon" or "🌴 Out of office. Back Monday" tells your team what they need to know without overcomplicating it. See 100+ Slack status ideas →