Cap
Richie McIlroy
Open-source screen recording and screenshot tool — the free, privacy-focused alternative to Loom.
About Cap
Cap is an open-source, cross-platform screen recording and screenshot app for macOS. It captures HD video with system audio, offers instant sharing links, studio-quality recording mode, and built-in editing. Self-hostable for complete data ownership. Free for personal use with optional Pro for cloud features.
Key Features
Instant & Studio Recording Modes
Record instantly with shareable links or capture studio-quality 4K video directly to your device with full editing control.
System Audio Capture
Capture Mac system audio without complex audio routing hacks or kernel extensions — works out of the box.
Open Source & Self-Hostable
Fully open-source on GitHub. Connect your own S3 storage or self-host the entire platform for complete data ownership.
AI-Powered Transcription
Auto-generate captions, titles, summaries, and smart chapters for every recording with built-in AI.
System Requirements
macOS 13.1+ & Windows 10+ · Apple Silicon & Intel
