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.
250
30-day installs · #782
524
90-day · #1010
1.2k
365-day · #1337
Links
- https://bettershot.site/
- Brew formula source: Casks/b/bettershot.rb
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