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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.

Categories

Alternatives

Loom OBS ScreenFlow Claquette
218
30-day installs · #850
661
90-day · #855
2.1k
365-day · #946

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Blurb generated by claude-haiku-4-5 on today.

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