Cross-platform keyboard and mouse macro application
Publisher’s description
What is CrossMacro?
CrossMacro is an open-source drivers & hardware program for Windows from Alper Han. It is written in C#. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.5.1, released on October 1, 2026. 18 versions are listed since December 31, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (alper-han/CrossMacro) has 433 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, Deskflow and OpenRGB.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-platform desktop automation app with macro recording, playback, scheduling, text expansion, CLI tools, and Wayland/X11-aware Linux support.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
In short: CrossMacro is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Key features
- Record and replay mouse and keyboard macros with configurable timing and pause/resume control
- Edit macros with undo/redo, action reordering, coordinate modes, variables, loops, conditionals, and text input
- Bind macros to global hotkeys with toggle or hold-to-run modes
- Schedule macros at specific times or intervals, including one-time, weekly, custom weekday, and randomized intervals
- Expand text from global shortcuts with configurable typing methods
- Read screen pixels and search native PNG templates for image-based workflows
- Control playback speed from 0.1x to 10x, loops, repeat counts, and fixed or randomized repeat delays
- Save, load, sequence, and replay .macro files, then switch between profiles
- Use customizable global controls with F8 recording, F9 playback, and F10 pause as the defaults
Is CrossMacro safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
16C9EB7819158D318DDA458028402C34F4EC2DF22CBFED4470A29F7EA7BEC711· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 18 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.1Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.5.0 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.4.0 | August 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.3.1 | June 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.3.0 | June 27, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.2.1 | June 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.2.0 | May 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.1.0 | May 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AlperHan.CrossMacro -eProgram files (.exe): crossmacro.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.alper_han.crossmacroInformation
- Publisher
- Alper Han
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/alper-han/CrossMacro
- Written in
- C#
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.5.1
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 31, 2025
- Versions listed
- 18
- GitHub stars
- 433
- GitHub forks
- 22
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AlperHan.CrossMacro
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Frequently asked questions
Is CrossMacro free?
Yes. CrossMacro is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is CrossMacro safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install CrossMacro with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does CrossMacro run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of CrossMacro?
The versions page lists all 18 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 31, 2025.
Can I use CrossMacro without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to CrossMacro?
Barrier, Deskflow, OpenRGB, Dokan Library and Display Driver Uninstaller. The alternatives page compares them.
