Name: Animo
Author: Animo

Question 1

Do I need Python installed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Animo requires Python 3.9 or later. We recommend installing it via the official Python website or Homebrew on macOS. Animo will guide you through the setup on first launch.

Question 2

What is Manim and do I need to install it separately?

Accepted Answer

Manim is the open-source animation engine that powers Animo. You'll need it installed — Animo will prompt you to install it automatically, or you can run pip install manim manually.

Question 3

Do I need FFmpeg?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FFmpeg is required for rendering video output. On macOS you can install it with brew install ffmpeg. On Windows, download it from ffmpeg.org and add it to your PATH.

Question 4

What AI providers does Animo support?

Accepted Answer

Animo works with Claude (Anthropic) and ChatGPT (OpenAI). You can use your own API key, or connect through Claude Code or Codex CLI. If you already pay for ChatGPT or Claude, there's no extra AI cost.

Question 5

Is Animo safe to install? I see a security warning.

Accepted Answer

On macOS, you may see a Gatekeeper warning because Animo is distributed outside the App Store. Right-click the app and select Open to bypass it. On Windows, SmartScreen may show a warning — click More info then Run anyway. We are working on code signing.

Question 6

How do I update Animo?

Accepted Answer

Animo includes automatic update checking. When a new version is available, you'll see an in-app notification. You can also re-download the latest version from this page.

Question 7

Can I use Animo offline?

Accepted Answer

The editor and Manim rendering work fully offline. However, AI-assisted animation generation requires an internet connection to communicate with your AI provider.

Question 8

How big is the download?

Accepted Answer

Animo is only about 6 MB on macOS and 5 MB on Windows — much smaller than Electron-based alternatives. All rendering happens natively on your machine.

Question 9

Can I transfer my license to another computer?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Deactivate your license on the old machine from the app settings, then activate it on the new one. Your license works on one machine at a time.

Question 10

What video formats does Animo export?

Accepted Answer

Animo exports MP4 videos (H.264). You can customize resolution and frame rate. Exported videos are ready to upload to YouTube, social media, or any platform.

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