Kap
Open Source Self-Hosted Screen Recording

Kap

An open-source screen recorder for macOS built with web technology

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At a glance

Primary use case
An open-source screen recorder for macOS built with web technology
Best for
Screen Recording — Record, Screenshot
Stack
javascript, nextjs, nodejs, react
License
MIT
Maintenance
1 year ago
Access
Open source · Self-hosted

About this tool

Kap is a lightweight and open source screen recorder for macOS built with Electron. It provides users with a clean interface to capture screen activity, export to various formats like GIF or MP4, and extend functionality via plugins.

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License

MIT

Last Push

1 year ago

Features

  • Capture screen activity with high performance using the custom Aperture recording engine.
  • Export recordings to various high-quality formats including GIF, MP4, WebM, and APNG.
  • Extend the application's capabilities with a plugin system for custom sharing and workflows.
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Published 3 hours ago