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wf-recorderffscreencast
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

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

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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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