Simple. Small. Fast.

Screen recording for macOS made simple. One command. 70% smaller files. Blazing fast.

Simple

One command to start

No complex setup. Just type one command and start recording.

capscreen capture --duration 10
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Small

70% smaller files

Optimized codecs create ultra-compact files perfect for email and sharing.

capscreen capture --duration 10 --format webm

Fast

Built with Rust

Maximum performance with minimal overhead. Records instantly.

capscreen capture --duration 10

Quick Installation

Install via Homebrew

Recommended
brew install yingkitw/tap/capscreen

One line. Done. Start recording in seconds.

Format Comparison

Format Codec Size Best For
WebM VP9 ~200KB Email, web sharing
MP4 H.265 ~400KB General sharing
MP4 H.264 ~500KB Maximum compatibility
MOV ProRes ~2MB Professional editing

File sizes based on 10-second recording at 1920x1080