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Kap

KAP

"Capture, edit, and share stunning screen content with Kap, the open-source screen recorder built with web technology. Export as GIF, MP4, or WebM with optional audio and features. Deploy with Vercel, upload to Streamable, or share on Giphy, loved by the community for its ease and extensibility."

GITHUB STARS
19k
+12% this month
FORKS
875
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 24, 2026
Stable
WATCHERS
176
Tracking updates
LICENSE
MIT
Commercial use
**Kap** is a screen recorder that captures and edits screen content. It is built for users who need to create tutorials, demos, and bug reports. Kap runs on web technology and exports as GIF, MP4, or WebM.

High Performance

Built for speed and minimal overhead.

Self-hostable

Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal

Developer Native

Programmable via any language workflow

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

TypeScript
TypeScript
JavaScript
JavaScript

VISUAL INTERFACE

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The Quick Glance

Status
Dormant
Category
Graphics & Design
Pricing
Freemium
Self-Hosted
No
Available on
Web
Latest Release
v3.6.0
Oct 27, 2022

Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools

STARS19k
Top 21% globally
FORKS875
Top 36% in Open Source
ACTIVITYLow
Top 89% Activity
WATCHERS176
Top 21% Community