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Cap

Cross-platform screen recording tool with instant sharing, local editing, AI features, and custom S3 storage. Open source alternative to Loom.

2 sources 18,113 stars Self-hosted AGPL-3.0

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About

Cap is a powerful open source screen recording solution that puts you in control of your content. Unlike traditional tools, Cap offers both instant sharing and local recording modes to match your workflow perfectly. Key Features: Perfect for bug reports, feedback sessions, tutorials, and team communication. Trusted by 20,000+ teams who value data sovereignty and transparent, extensible tools. Start free with unlimited local recordings, then upgrade for cloud features and team collaboration. Cap respects your privacy while delivering the professional quality your work deserves.

Highlights

The capabilities most worth remembering

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Cross-platform native apps

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4K recording at 60fps

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Instant Mode

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Studio Mode

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Your storage, your rules

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AI-powered features

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Privacy by default

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Async collaboration

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