Cap
brew install --cask cap
v0.5.1,01KTM3K7D9J92JVBGSNHPGNPTZ
Open-source screen recorder and video editor for creating shareable recordings.
Why you might care
Cap is lightweight, cross-platform, and open-source—a privacy-focused alternative to Loom that lets you own your recordings. It's designed for quick capture and sharing without unnecessary complexity or cloud lock-in.
218
30-day installs · #850
661
90-day · #855
2.1k
365-day · #946
Links
- https://cap.so/
- Brew formula source: Casks/c/cap.rb
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