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vokoscreenNG
Cross-platform screencast tool with audio, camera, and annotation features
vokoscreenNG records full screen, selected areas, or windows on Windows and Linux, supports multiple audio sources, webcam overlay, and handy tools like countdown, timer, magnifier, and click highlighting.
Overview
Overview
vokoscreenNG is a free screen‑recording application for Windows and Linux. It targets educators, developers, and anyone who needs to capture on‑screen activity with optional webcam overlay. The tool supports full‑screen, region, and (on Linux) window capture, making it flexible for diverse workflows.
Features
The recorder can pull audio from several sources simultaneously and export to mkv or mp4 using the GStreamer framework. Built‑in utilities such as a countdown timer, magnifying glass, Showclick, and Halo help highlight actions during recording. Multilingual support is provided through community translations on Transifex, and the UI adapts to the selected language.
Installation & Contribution
Linux users can install vokoscreenNG from the official repositories of Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Ubuntu, Arch, and NixOS. Windows binaries are available on the project’s download page. The source builds with Qt 6 and requires standard GStreamer plugins; developers may compile from source following the provided make‑install steps. Contributions are welcomed under the GPL‑2.0 license, with each file needing the appropriate license header.
Highlights
Record full screen, region, or window (Linux) with one click
Capture audio from multiple sources and overlay webcam video
Built‑in tools: countdown, timer, magnifier, Showclick, Halo
Available on Windows and major Linux distributions via native packages
Pros
- Cross‑platform support (Windows & Linux)
- Wide range of capture options and audio sources
- Integrated annotation and webcam overlay tools
- Packaged for major Linux distros, easy installation
Considerations
- Window‑level recording limited to Linux only
- No official Windows installer; relies on package managers or manual build
- UI may feel dated compared to newer commercial alternatives
- Requires Qt6 and several GStreamer plugins, increasing dependency footprint
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Fit guide
Great for
- Educators creating tutorial videos with on‑screen narration
- Developers needing to demonstrate software workflows
- Remote teams producing quick walkthroughs or bug reports
- Linux power users who prefer native, open‑source tools
Not ideal when
- Users on macOS (unsupported platform)
- Those requiring seamless one‑click installation on Windows
- Professionals needing advanced video editing within the recorder
- Environments with minimal dependencies where GStreamer stack is unavailable
How teams use it
Software tutorial creation
Record screen area with voiceover and webcam to produce clear instructional videos.
Bug reproduction for support tickets
Capture exact UI interactions and system audio, then share the mkv/mp4 file with developers.
Live streaming prep
Create pre‑recorded segments with countdown and click highlights to insert into live streams.
Remote training sessions
Combine screen capture, timer, and annotation tools to deliver structured training material.
Tech snapshot
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Frequently asked questions
Is vokoscreenNG available for macOS?
No, the project currently supports Windows and Linux only.
Which video formats are supported?
The recorder can output mkv and mp4 containers, leveraging GStreamer plugins for codecs such as x264, openh264, and VP9.
How do I install on Windows?
Download the Windows package from the official download page; installation follows the standard Windows installer process.
Can I record a single window on Linux?
Yes, Linux builds allow window‑level capture in addition to full‑screen and region recording.
Is there a package for Arch Linux?
Yes, the Arch User Repository provides the `vokoscreen` package.
Project at a glance
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LicenseGPL-2.0
Repo age8 years old
Last commit6 hours ago
Primary languageC++
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