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wl-screenrecffscreencast
Free

Free to use, with source code published on GitHub.

 Free

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

Linux, Command line Linux, Command line
  • Hardware encoding keeps CPU load low
  • dma-buf capture avoids copying frames through the CPU
  • Records the desktop using FFmpeg
  • Can detect monitors, cameras, and microphones
  • Only works on wlroots-based Wayland compositors
  • Needs a GPU with hardware video encoding
  • Requires FFmpeg
  • Uses a command-line interface
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed 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 24, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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