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ffscreencastwf-recorder
Free

Free software; the repository does not identify an OSI-approved license.

 Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Command line Linux, Command line
  • Records the desktop using FFmpeg
  • Can detect monitors, cameras, and microphones
  • Lightweight command-line recorder
  • Uses ffmpeg for encoding
  • Requires FFmpeg
  • Uses a command-line interface
  • Only works on wlroots-based compositors
  • No graphical interface
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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