Cap
cap.so
Open-source, lightweight screen recorder for macOS and Windows — a fast, privacy-respecting alternative to Loom for quick video messages.
Why it is useful
Cap records and shares screen videos with a focus on speed and small file sizes, and being open-source means there's no forced cloud storage or per-seat subscription just to record a quick walkthrough. Self-hosting the storage backend is supported for teams that don't want video data sitting on a third-party server.
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