Kap
An open-source screen recorder built with web technology, offering simplicity and powerful recording features.
Kap is built in TypeScript, distributed under the MIT License, 18.4k GitHub stars, latest release v3.6.0.
When to use Kap
Kap is listed here as a Tools project. The directory calls out Screen recording, GIF and video exporting, Cross-platform support as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Kap include Simple and intuitive interface.
Besides Tools, this page also files Kap under Development, Desktop.
Kap compared with
Records in this directory name OBS Studio, ScreenToGif as products people compare with Kap. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Kap replaces each of them.
What the Kap stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 18.4k GitHub stars, 833 forks, 231 open issues, latest tracked release v3.6.0. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- TypeScript
- Latest Release
- v3.6.0
- License
- MIT License
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Key features of Kap
- Screen recording
- GIF and video exporting
- Cross-platform support
- Simple and intuitive interface
Recorded alternatives to Kap
Kap resources
Kap on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Kap?
An open-source screen recorder built with web technology, offering simplicity and powerful recording features. This directory highlights Screen recording, GIF and video exporting, Cross-platform support.
Is Kap free to use?
Kap is published as open source under the MIT License. The directory lists Screen recording, GIF and video exporting, Cross-platform support among its recorded capabilities.
What language is Kap written in, and what is the latest release?
Kap is written primarily in TypeScript. The latest release tracked on this page is v3.6.0.
How widely is Kap used on GitHub?
Kap has about 18.4k GitHub stars. It also has about 833 forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
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