In simple English
This program takes pictures and videos of your computer screen. It lets you add arrows, blur out private details, and turn screen text into copyable words. It is free to download and use on your Mac. You do not have to pay for a subscription or buy a licence key. It is meant to replace paid tools that cost money.
What it is
Capso is a native macOS application written in Swift 6 and SwiftUI that provides all-in-one screen capture, annotation, and recording. It acts as an open-source alternative to commercial utilities like CleanShot X.
What it is good for
Solo builders and Mac users who want advanced screenshot editing, scrolling captures, and video recording with webcam overlays without paying thirty to sixty dollars for commercial software.
- Completely free with no hidden paywalls or subscription fees.
- Fully native Mac app built with Swift and SwiftUI for speed and low battery drain.
- Includes advanced tools like scrolling screenshots, text recognition, and video editing.
- Only works on macOS 15.0 and newer versions.
- Uses a custom source licence that restricts selling competing commercial products.
- Requires explicit system permissions for screen recording, microphone, and camera access.
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Homebrew for managing the application installation
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brew install --cask capso