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DashBot Help

Getting started, controls, and a searchable topic reference.

DashBot Basic Help

1. Installing DashBot

  1. Install the Geode mod loader for Geometry Dash 2.208+.
  2. Install DashBot from the in-game Geode mod browser, or drop the .geode file into your Geometry Dash mods/ folder.
  3. Buy a licence on the DashBot page. It's tied to the email you check out with - there's no key to copy down.
  4. Launch Geometry Dash and activate (next step).

2. Activating your licence

On the Geometry Dash main menu, click the DashBot (DB) icon at the bottom of the menu to open activation, then enter the email you bought DashBot with - no key needed. DashBot registers this device to your licence; you can activate on up to 3 devices you own.

3. Controls

  • ESC - opens the pause menu, where the DashBot button lives while you're in a level.
  • F2 - start / stop recording the current run.
  • F3 - start / stop playback of the selected recording.

4. Moving to a new device (hardware reset)

Reinstalled Windows or got a new PC? If you've hit the device limit, request a hardware reset from inside DashBot (or contact support). We email a confirmation link; clicking it frees a slot so the new device can activate. Resets are rate-limited for security.

5. Troubleshooting

  • DashBot doesn't appear - confirm Geode is installed and the .geode file is in mods/, then fully restart the game.
  • Licence won't activate - check the email and key match your purchase, and that you're online for the first activation.
  • "Device limit reached" - use the hardware reset above to free a slot.

6. Still need help?

Email support@bravehill.com with your order number and a short description, and we'll get back to you.

DashBot Topic Table

Every feature, grouped by tab. Type to filter, click a heading to sort.

# ↑ Category Subcategory Topic Description Availability
1010 General Getting started What is DashBot? DashBot is a Geometry Dash mod for serious practice: record your runs, replay them deterministically, and train the parts you keep dying on - all from the pause menu. All
1020 General Getting started Basic vs Pro Basic covers recording, replay (F3), rename/delete, manual file sharing, importing shared recordings, the recording-name prefix and auto-replace. Pro adds the advanced playback controls (fast-forward, rewind, slice, loop, match-speed), the Train tab, the visual/audio training tools, and cloud sharing. If Pro lapses you drop to Basic, which you keep forever. All
1030 General Getting started Opening DashBot In a level, press ESC to open the pause menu and click the DashBot button. First-time activation is done once from the DB icon at the bottom of the Geometry Dash main menu. All
1040 General Controls Start or stop recording (F2) Press F2 to start recording a run; press F2 again to stop. Every input is captured frame-by-frame. All
1050 General Controls Start or stop playback (F3) Press F3 to play back the selected recording; press F3 again to stop. All
1060 General Controls Pause (ESC) ESC opens the Geometry Dash pause menu, where the DashBot button lives while you're in a level. All
1070 General Files Where recordings are stored Recordings are saved locally in your Geode config folder. They never leave your device unless you share them. All
1080 General Files Recording name format A recording's name is: [prefix] Level Name (mode) end% date - where the optional prefix is set in Settings, mode is P (practice) or N (normal), and end% is how far into the level the recording reached. The prefix keeps your recordings distinct from friends' when sharing. All
1090 General Platforms Supported platforms DashBot runs on Windows (64-bit); macOS support is planned. Recordings replay on the same OS that made them. All
2010 Recordings Tab Overview What the Recordings tab does Lists every run you've recorded, grouped by level. Select one to play back, share, or train against. All
2020 Recordings Tab Selecting Select a recording Tick a recording's checkbox to make it the active one for playback and the Train tab. Selecting exactly one enables the toolbar actions. All
2030 Recordings Tab Filtering Filter your recordings Type in the filter box above the list to narrow it by name. Type "sliced" to show only recordings that have a saved slice. All
2040 Recordings Tab Recording Record a run Press F2 to capture a run frame-by-frame, with the RNG seed frozen so it replays identically every time. All
2050 Recordings Tab GD Mode Normal vs Practice mode In Normal mode a recording ends on level complete, death, exit, or F2. In Practice mode, because you respawn, death doesn't end it - all segments are stitched into one recording that ends only on F2, level complete, or exit. All
2060 Recordings Tab Playback Play a recording Select a recording and press F3 to watch it play back deterministically. All
2070 Recordings Tab Playback Fast-forward playback (hold .) Hold the period key during playback to run at 4x; release to return to your current speed. Pro
2080 Recordings Tab Playback Step playback speed (tap /) Tap the slash key to cycle playback speed: 1x, 2x, 4x, 6x, back to 1x. Pro
2090 Recordings Tab Playback Rewind playback (,) Press comma to jump back 2 seconds (presses stack). If you're fast-forwarding, the first press just resets to 1x - press again to rewind. Pro
2100 Recordings Tab Playback Slice a recording (loop a section) Open the Slice popup from the toolbar to set a Start% and End%, optionally Loop, then play just that section. Great for grinding the hard parts. Pro
2110 Recordings Tab Playback Slices are saved per recording A recording's slice is remembered between runs - it shows a SLICED tag in the list, F3 resumes from the slice start, and you can clear it from the Slice popup. Pro
2115 Recordings Tab Playback Splice in your own run (F2 mid-playback) Press F2 while watching a playback to take over and play live from that point. DashBot keeps the recorded run up to the seam and your live inputs after it, saved as a new recording (the original is untouched). Normal mode only. Pro
2120 Recordings Tab Managing Recording details (Info) With one recording selected, the Info toolbar button shows its details - level, mode, players, range, the game and DashBot versions it was made on, and whether it's compatible with your setup. All
2130 Recordings Tab Managing Rename or delete a recording Use the toolbar buttons to rename or delete the selected recording. Deleting also removes its training data. All
2140 Recordings Tab Sharing Share a recording file Recordings are portable .dbot files - send them by Discord, USB or email. They must be opened on the same OS (a different OS is blocked). A different Geometry Dash version will still play but isn't guaranteed to match, so DashBot warns you. The Geode version doesn't matter. All
2145 Recordings Tab Compatibility Compatibility marker Each recording shows a marker that uses both shape and colour (so it reads for colour-blind players too): a green circle = made on your OS and game version (ready); an amber triangle = same OS but a different or unknown game version (plays, but verify it); a red square = a different OS (can't play). A legend sits under the list. All
2150 Recordings Tab Sharing Cloud sharing From the Share popup, Share Now uploads the selected recording to the cloud and gives you a shareable link. Pro
2160 Recordings Tab Sharing Manage your shared recordings Manage Shares opens your shares page (showing slots used out of 50). Copy a link, or unshare a recording to free a slot. Pro
2170 Recordings Tab Sharing Import a recording In the Share popup's Import box, paste a share code or full link to download that recording into your library. All
3010 Train Tab Overview What is the Train tab? A rhythm-practice mode: DashBot turns a recording's inputs into a scrolling guide you play in time with the song, scored Pass or Fail. Pro
3015 Train Tab Overview Two-player recordings aren't supported The Train tab can't grade two-player (dual) recordings - it shows a notice and disables the controls. The overlays and normal playback still work with dual recordings. Pro
3020 Train Tab Overview Easy, Norm and Hard modes Easy slows the run and gives a generous timing window; Norm runs at full speed with a tight window; Hard runs at full speed but hides the obstacles so you train by audio alone. Pro
3030 Train Tab Audio Music and Metronome toggles Toggle the level's music and a metronome that sounds each input, so you can train timing by ear. Music only plays when you're paused in the recording's own level; otherwise DashBot tells you and stays silent (the metronome still works). Pro
3040 Train Tab Looping Set a start and end percent Enter Start and End percentages to focus practice on one slice of the run. Pro
3050 Train Tab Looping Loop a section Enable Loop to repeat your Start-to-End slice until it's muscle memory. Pro
3060 Train Tab Minimap What is the Minimap? The minimap is an overview of the full recording. Obstacles are colour-coded and shown with a solid or dashed line. Pro
3070 Train Tab Minimap Seek a start point with the Minimap playhead The playhead in the minimap is draggable. Drag and drop it anywhere in the recording to start from that position. Pro
3080 Train Tab Scoring Pass / Fail and Best % Each input is graded against a timing window; the HUD tracks your current run and your best percentage. Pro
4010 Settings Tab Overview The Settings tab Toggles for recording, playback and the training tools. All
4020 Settings Tab Recording & Playback Recording name prefix Prepends your chosen text to every new recording's name - handy for keeping your recordings distinct from other players' when sharing. All
4030 Settings Tab Recording & Playback Loop playback At the end of a playback the recording loops. This doesn't apply to sliced recordings, which have their own loop control. Pro
4040 Settings Tab Recording & Playback Auto-replace weaker recordings During a session, a weaker recording of a level is automatically replaced by a stronger one, keeping your saved set to a sensible minimum. All
4050 Settings Tab Recording & Playback Match recording speed If you change the game speed with another mod, that speed change is captured and reproduced during playback. Pro
4060 Settings Tab Training Tools Vertical click lines Full-height lines mark where to click; your own moving line shows your timing against the recorded run. Pro
4070 Settings Tab Training Tools Trajectory overlay Draws the recorded input path over the level so you can see the exact route. Pro
4080 Settings Tab Training Tools Mute level music Silences the level's music while you train or watch a playback. Pro
4090 Settings Tab Training Tools Metronome Plays a tone at each recorded input so you can hear the timing during playback (and in Normal mode if enabled). Pro
4100 Settings Tab Training Tools Metronome tone selection Choose the metronome sound (sine, low buzz or drone) to reduce ear fatigue during long practice. Pro
4110 Settings Tab Training Tools Death heat map Show where every attempt died as a heat overlay; denser dots mean more deaths at that spot. Pro
4120 Settings Tab Training Tools Apply to Normal mode Choose whether the overlays and metronome also run while you play the level normally, not just during playback. Pro
5010 Account Tab Overview The Account tab Shows your email, plan (Basic/Pro), subscription and device info, your installed DashBot version with a Changelog link, and Manage Subscription and New Device actions. All
5020 Account Tab Activation How activation works First-time activation isn't on this tab - it's done once from the DB icon at the bottom of the Geometry Dash main menu. Enter the email you purchased with (no key needed) and DashBot binds this device automatically. All
5030 Account Tab Devices Device limit Your license activates DashBot on up to 3 devices you own. All
5040 Account Tab Devices New Device button Moving to a new PC? It emails a link to free a device slot; click the link to approve the reset. All
5050 Account Tab Subscription Manage Subscription button Opens the Lemon Squeezy customer portal (linked in your purchase emails) to manage renewal or cancel. Cancelling drops you to Basic, which you keep forever. Pro
5060 Account Tab Subscription Upgrade to Pro Subscribe to Pro to unlock the full toolkit; you keep your Basic license as a permanent fallback. Basic