Kap
An open-source screen recorder built with web technology (by wulkano)
Rectangle
Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts and snap areas (by rxhanson)
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| Kap | Rectangle | |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 724 | |
| 17,654 | 24,765 | |
| 1.1% | - | |
| 2.9 | 8.5 | |
| 3 months ago | 10 days ago | |
| TypeScript | Swift | |
| MIT License | GNU General Public License v3.0 or later |
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For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
Kap
Posts with mentions or reviews of Kap.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-05-02.
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From Dull to Dazzling: 3 Methods to Elevate Your Writing with Visual Content
For MacOS: Kap - https://github.com/wulkano/Kap
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Show HN: Cap – open-source alternative to Loom
I thought it was Kap for a moment https://getkap.co/ similar name, similar product (but that one is ready to use).
Also a bit confused as it seems there is nothing there besides an idea and a landing page.
- Show HN: Hackreels – Animate your code in HD
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A collection of useful Mac Apps
Kap - Price: Free Screen recording app for Mac that allows you to record your screen and webcam with ease.
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Free Screen Recorder With System Audio
If you want free yet still powerful, check out the open-source kap. Pair it with something like BlackHole to reroute your system audio into kap and you've got a great combo without spending a dime.
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Screen recorded that captures computer audio?
I just came across Kap, via 👉 https://indiegoodies.com/awesome-mac-apps … maybe it fits your needs? I'll be trying it too.
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What is the best FREE screen recorder app for Mac?
Another alternative po which i’ve been using is the free open source screen recorder called kap
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What are you using to show your prototypes as Gifs?
Kap is great https://getkap.co/
- Good Screen Recording App
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Product Demo GIF
To record and convert - https://getkap.co
Rectangle
Posts with mentions or reviews of Rectangle.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-02-24.
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Updating My Mac Window Shortcuts Strategy for Optimal Workflow
Rectangle’s installation is incredibly straightforward. Its immediate out-of-the-box functionality was a pleasant surprise. For anyone seeking to reduce the friction of window management on their Mac, Rectangle is a solution I wholeheartedly recommend.
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How I stay (more) focused with ADHD
Tip: I use Rectangle app to set up keyboard shortcuts to resize windows (I only have three shortcuts there: left/right half of the screen and full screen).
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Ideal Monitor Rotation for Programmers
But Raycast also has some functionality in that direction.
[1] - https://rectangleapp.com/
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Little macOS Apps That Make a Big Difference in 2024
Two more little utilities that I cannot live without on Mac:
A tiling window manager like https://rectangleapp.com/
Muzzle, which automatically silences desktop notifs when you're screensharing https://muzzleapp.com/
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Macbook M3 Max new MacOS user
I suggest using Rectangle instead of Magnet; it has the same features but is free. I don't know what other Windows features you want to have.
- Newb: ONE tip you can share that would make my Mac OS experience better?
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Found this on Facebook and I've started questioning my life choices...
I’ve used this app forever. Adds in all the window snapping features.
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Recommend apps for learning Macbook hotkeys and shortcuts coming from a Windows background.
third-party window management apps like Magnet and Rectangle
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MacOS tools to make your life easier
Rectangle Mac - Move and resize windows in macOS using keyboard shortcuts or snap areas, similar to Windows.
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Everything I install and set up on a new MacBook as a web developer
I was a Spectacle user for years, but I recently switched to using Rectangle for window management. Rectangle has a few more options than Spectacle; I’m still getting used to it but I have no strong feelings either way.
What are some alternatives?
When comparing Kap and Rectangle you can also consider the following projects:
Windows Terminal - The new Windows Terminal and the original Windows console host, all in the same place!
Amethyst - Automatic tiling window manager for macOS à la xmonad.
HomeBrew - 🍺 The missing package manager for macOS (or Linux)
yabai - A tiling window manager for macOS based on binary space partitioning
obs-studio - OBS Studio - Free and open source software for live streaming and screen recording
alt-tab-macos - Windows alt-tab on macOS
licecap - LICEcap simple animated screen capture tool for Windows and OS X
PlayCover - PlayCover is a project that allows you to sideload iOS apps on macOS (currently arm, Intel support will be tested)
robotjs - Node.js Desktop Automation.
linux
macos-defaults - Incomplete list of macOS `defaults` commands with demos ✨
i3 - A tiling window manager for X11