screenpipe

Screenpipe transforms your computer into a personal AI assistant that captures and remembers everything you see, hear, and do on your screen. This open source tool records your desktop activity 24/7, running OCR and transcription locally to create a searchable digital memory.

Key features include:

• Complete screen and audio capture - Records everything happening on your desktop with automatic transcription
• Natural language search - Find anything from your digital history in under 2 seconds using AI-powered search
• 100% local and private - All data stays on your device, with optional cloud features you can control
• Cross-platform support - Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux without special hardware requirements
• Smart integrations - Connects with Apple Intelligence, Obsidian, Notion, and Claude for enhanced workflows
• Developer-friendly - Full API access for custom automation and integrations

Unlike Microsoft Recall (limited to Copilot+ PCs), Screenpipe works on any computer and captures both screen and audio. The ultra-optimized compression uses only ~63MB per hour, with automatic PII removal before AI processing.

Perfect for professionals who need to track meetings, research, conversations, and workflows with complete context and privacy control.