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Developer ToolsAlternative to CleanShotAlternative to VidyardAlternative to Loom

Cap

Open-source, privacy-first Loom alternative for instant screen recording and video sharing.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars6.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Rust DesktopInstant Video SharingScreen RecorderProductivityLoom AlternativeNextjs
Overview

Why consider Cap?

Cap is an open-source screen recording and instant video sharing desktop application written in Rust, TypeScript, and Next.js. It captures desktop windows, webcam overlays, and microphone audio, uploading recordings to self-hosted S3 storage with shareable playback URLs and transcripts.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Cap

Cap records desktop demonstrations and generates shareable video links with zero third-party telemetry.

Quickstart

bash
1# Clone and run web frontend / backend
2git clone https://github.com/CapSoftware/Cap.git
3pnpm install
4pnpm dev

Cap is licensed under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.

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Cap FAQs

Cap is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Cap is listed under the AGPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Cap is listed as an alternative to CleanShot. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.