videorc

★ 550

A self-hosted alternative to Loom

GNU Affero General Public License v3.0Open Source — No PaywallBinary · Source3+ active committers (12mo)

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Videorc is an open-source desktop studio aimed at creators who want to record, stream, and package content from a single application. It combines scene-based capture, screen and camera recording,...

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Features

screen and camera recording
multi-platform streaming
local MKV recording
automatic MP4 remux
simulcast fan-out
live captions
post-recording transcript generation
title/description suggestions
summaries and chapters
highlights and publish pack export

Details

Last Updated: Nov 12, 2026
Created: May 30, 2026
Install Methods: binarysource
Requirements: Node.js 24.xRust stable (rustup)FFmpeg on PATH (macOS source development)Bundled LGPL FFmpeg for Windows development
Authentication: local
API: WEBSOCKET
Backup & Export: file-backupnative-export
Privacy & Independence: Cloud: OptionalOffline Capable
Deployment: Deployment: no container deployment found

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