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Better Shot

brew install --cask bettershot v0.3.7

Open-source screenshot and screen recording tool with built-in editing and annotations.

Why you might care

Free and open-source alternative to paid screen capture apps, with all features running locally on your machine. Combines screenshots, recordings, and editing in a single app, making it useful for creators, developers, and anyone needing quick visual documentation without cloud dependencies.

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