Will Chili Mode void my Mac warranty?
No. It's a regular macOS app — it doesn't touch hardware, kernel extensions, or system files. Your warranty is safe. Your emotional damage after burning a window is your own responsibility.
Does it work on Intel Macs?
Yes. It works on both Intel and Apple Silicon running macOS 10.15 Catalina or later.
Does it actually close the window?
Yes — after the burn animation completes, the window closes normally. All your data is safe.
Will it trigger during normal typing or clicks?
No. Chili Mode only activates on the traffic-light close button (the red dot). Everything else works exactly as you'd expect.
Does it drain my battery?
The app is idle almost all the time. The animation runs for ~2–3 seconds per window close and is GPU-accelerated, so the battery impact is negligible.
Can I add my own sounds or effects?
Not in v1 — but custom sounds and burn skins are both on the
roadmap. Check back soon.
Can I get a refund?
If Chili Mode doesn't work on your machine, reach out at
pau@chilimode.com within 14 days and we'll sort it out.
Why does it need screen recording — is anything on my screen being captured?
Nothing is captured. Ever. When you first open Chili Mode, macOS will ask for Screen Recording permission — and we get it, that sounds alarming. But it's not what it sounds like. The app uses it for one very specific, very boring reason: to know exactly where the window you just closed was sitting on your screen, so it can place the burn animation perfectly on top of it. That's it. No screenshots, no video, no recordings. Your screen content never leaves your Mac and Chili Mode has no way to store or transmit it. It's simply the only API macOS offers for detecting window positions.
Is there a Windows version?
No, and honestly Windows users are probably used to things burning unintentionally already. macOS only for now.
