The Essential Playdate Companion for macOS

Take complete control of your Playdate® console with pdmanager – the comprehensive utility designed exclusively for Playdate® owners on Mac. Featuring an elegant, powerful interface, pdmanager simplifies every aspect of managing your console's storage, from your game library to precious screenshots and save data.

Perfect for developers testing creations, dedicated players securing progress, or anyone wanting to organise their collection – pdmanager provides all the essential tools in one convenient application.

Key Features:

* At-a-Glance Dashboard – Clear overview of connection status and storage with colourful, icon-driven breakdown of your entire game library

* Advanced Game Management – View all installed games automatically organised into User Created, Sideloaded, Season, and Catalogue categories with detailed information

* Screenshot Organiser – Browse screenshots in a neat grid with full-size previews and individual deletion to free up space

* Achievement Tracker – Summary of gaming accomplishments with detailed, collapsible achievement lists for supported games

* Comprehensive Backup & Restore – Create full backups as tidy .zip files with progress indicators and cancellation options

* Effortless Sideloading – Add new .pdx game files to your Playdate® with ease

* Media Export – Save screenshots as .zip archives or export system logs for troubleshooting

* Built-in Log Viewer – View crash and error logs directly within the app for debugging

pdmanager is the definitive tool for Playdate® management on macOS.

Playdate® is a registered trademark of Panic Inc. This application is not created by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Panic Inc.

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Privacy Policy for pdmanager

Effective Date: 19 September 2025 Last Updated: 19 September 2025

Overview

PDManager is a local desktop application designed to help you manage your Playdate® gaming device. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our application.

Information We Collect

PDManager does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.

The application operates entirely on your local machine and only accesses:

• Files and folders on your connected Playdate® device (when you grant permission)
• Local system information necessary for device connectivity
• Game metadata stored locally on your Playdate® device

How We Use Information

All data processing occurs locally on your computer. PDManager:

• Reads game information from your Playdate® device to display in the application interface
• Analyses storage usage to show available space
• Processes achievement data using publicly available schemas
• Maintains temporary session data in memory whilst the application is running

No data is sent to external servers or third parties.

Data Storage

PDManager does not store any persistent data about you or your gaming habits. When you close the application:

• All session data is cleared from memory
• No files are created or modified on your system beyond standard application preferences and backup files you choose to create
• Your Playdate® device data remains under your complete control

Local Backup Files

If you choose to use PDManager's backup features, the application may create local copies of:

• Screenshots from your Playdate® device
• Game files and applications
• Save data and game progress
• Other content you select for backup

These backup files are stored locally on your computer in locations you specify. PDManager does not access, modify, or transmit these backup files beyond your direct instructions. You maintain complete control over these local backup files and can delete them at any time.

Data Modification

PDManager may allow you to modify data on your Playdate® device, such as:

• Adding or removing games
• Deleting save files or other content
• Organising files and folders

All such modifications are made directly to your device at your request and under your control. We do not track, store, or transmit information about these changes.

Third-Party Services

PDManager may contain links to external websites (such as our privacy policy page or achievement project links). These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

Children's Privacy

PDManager does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The application is designed to work with Playdate® devices and does not require any personal information from users of any age.

Data Security

Since PDManager operates entirely offline and locally:

• Your data never leaves your computer
• No network connections are made for data transmission
• All processing occurs within your local system's security environment

Your Rights

As we do not collect or store personal data, there is no personal information for us to access, modify, or delete. You maintain complete control over:

• Your Playdate® device and its contents
• When to connect or disconnect your device
• Which games and data to keep on your device

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the application and on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Open Source Acknowledgement

PDManager utilises the open JSON schema from the pd-achievements project to display achievement data. This schema is publicly available and contains no personal information.

Legal Disclaimer

Playdate® is a registered trademark of Panic Inc. PDManager is not created by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Panic Inc.

Trademark and Affiliation Notice

This application and its developers are not affiliated, associated, authorised, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Panic Inc., or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. All trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade dress, product names and logos appearing in this application are the property of their respective owners.