Frequently asked questions
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Orcha is a Mac automation app that lets you build workflows visually. Connect steps like opening apps, clicking buttons, typing text, and asking AI — no coding needed.
What Mac do I need?
Orcha runs on any Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or later) with macOS 12 or later.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Everything is drag-and-drop. You describe what you want to automate and Orcha handles it.
How do I sign in?
Orcha currently supports Google sign-in only. Click Sign in with Google inside the Mac app.
What can I automate with Orcha?
Anything you do manually on your Mac: filling forms, sending messages, processing files, opening apps, extracting text from the screen, and more.
What is Show Once?
Do it once — Orcha remembers it. Record yourself doing something — every click, keystroke, and action — and Orcha can replay it for you anytime, exactly as you did it.
Can Orcha see and click things on screen?
Yes. With the Vision feature (Pro plan), describe what to click in plain English and Orcha finds and clicks it — no matter where it appears on screen. You can also upload a small screenshot of the element you want to click, and Orcha will use it as a visual reference.
Can workflows run automatically?
Yes. Pro plan includes two ways to run automatically: Scheduled runs let you set a time or frequency and Orcha will start the workflow at that time. Always On keeps Orcha ready in the menu bar so you can trigger any workflow instantly with one click, anytime.
What AI models does Orcha support?
Orcha supports Claude, GPT-4, and Gemini — bring your own API key. It also supports local AI models running on your Mac (like Ollama), so your data never leaves your machine.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, 7 days free with full access to all features. No credit card required to start.
What happens when my trial ends?
Your workflows are saved. You'll need to pick a plan to keep running them.
What's the difference between Standard and Pro?
Standard covers everyday automation — app control, Show Once recording, conditions, loops, and run history. Pro adds Vision (see & click anything on screen), AI steps, and scheduled automatic runs.
Do you offer lifetime plans?
Yes. Pay once and use Orcha forever — no subscription needed.
Is Orcha coming to Windows?
Yes! A Windows version is on our roadmap and coming soon. Orcha is currently Mac-only (Apple Silicon), but we're actively working to bring the same experience to Windows.
Will there be a mobile app?
Yes. A mobile app for iOS and Android is coming soon. It will let you trigger your Mac workflows remotely from your phone — so you can kick off an automation from anywhere, and your Mac handles the rest.
Why does Orcha ask for Accessibility permission?
Accessibility permission is what allows Orcha to click buttons, type text, and control apps on your Mac — the core of what automation does. Without it, Orcha cannot interact with other apps. This permission is granted by you in macOS System Settings and stays entirely on your device. Orcha never transmits any accessibility data to the internet.
Why does Orcha ask for Screen Recording permission?
Screen Recording permission is required to take screenshots of your screen — used by the Vision feature to identify elements and by Show Once to record your actions. Orcha only captures your screen when a workflow step explicitly needs it. Nothing is recorded passively, and no screenshots are ever sent outside your Mac.
Are these permissions safe to grant?
Yes. Both permissions are standard macOS security prompts — Apple requires apps to ask explicitly before accessing them. Orcha uses them solely to run automations you build and trigger yourself. Your screen and app interactions never leave your device. You can revoke either permission at any time in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
Does Orcha record my screen?
Only when you explicitly run a workflow that uses the Vision feature. Nothing is recorded or sent anywhere in the background. Your data is preserved on your local machine only.
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