In simple English
You can record your computer screen and share the video link right away. The video uploads while you are still recording, so you never wait for processing. You can host everything on your own server space to keep costs low. It works for teams who want to show bug reports or quick tutorials without paying high monthly fees. The licence requires you to share your changes if you modify the code and run it as a service.
What it is
An open-source screen recorder with a browser extension, desktop app and self-hosted backend. It uses serverless storage to keep videos cheap and fast to serve.
What it is good for
Solo builders and small teams who want a self-hosted alternative to commercial video sharing services.
- Uploads happen while you record so the link is ready instantly.
- Can be hosted entirely on your own server account to control data.
- Includes team workspaces, comments, and annotated screenshots.
- Requires setup knowledge for serverless cloud deployment.
- The licence (AGPL-3.0) requires you to publish changes if you host it for others.
- Desktop app requires building from source or waiting for official binaries.
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git clone git@github.com:sardorml/captureflow.git cd captureflow pnpm install pnpm web