Kap for Mac
Open-source screen recorder built with web technology
brew install --cask kap. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository.
It has 363 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What Kap is
Kap is a media app for macOS: open-source screen recorder built with web technology.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://getkap.co/.
How to install Kap
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask kap.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Kap on Mac?
Run brew install --cask kap in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is Kap open source?
Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (wulkano/kap), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.
Does Kap run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is Kap?
It was installed 363 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1825 in this catalogue.
What version of Kap is current?
The latest packaged version is 3.6.0.