What's the difference with rewind.ai?
screenpipe is for developers to build apps like rewind.ai.
Where is the data stored?
- 100% of the data stay local in a SQLite database and mp4/mp3 files. You own your data
Do you encrypt the data?
- Not yet but we're working on it. We want to provide you the highest level of security.
How can I customize capture settings to reduce storage and energy usage?
- You can adjust frame rates and resolution in the configuration. Lower values will reduce storage and energy consumption. We're working on making this more user-friendly in future updates.
What are some practical use cases for screenpipe?
- RAG & question answering
- Automation (write code somewhere else while watching you coding, write docs, fill your CRM, sync company's knowledge, etc.)
- Analytics (track human performance, education, become aware of how you can improve, etc.)
- etc.
- We're constantly exploring new use cases and welcome community input!
Can I run screenpipe on remote/virtual machines?
- yes! screenpipe works seamlessly with remote desktop solutions
- microsoft remote desktop: works out of the box, capturing both screen and audio
- other remote solutions: generally compatible as long as they support audio/video forwarding
- check our server setup guide for detailed instructions
How resource-intensive is screenpipe?
- designed to be lightweight and efficient
- typical cpu usage: 1-2% on modern machines
- memory footprint: ~100-200mb baseline
- storage usage varies based on your capture settings and activity
- optimized for 24/7 operation
Can I build custom plugins/pipes?
- yes! screenpipe is designed to be extensible
- write plugins in typescript + bun
- full access to captured screen/audio data
- integrate with any ai model or external service
- check our plugin development guide for details
Is screenpipe open source?
- yes! core functionality is open source under MIT license
- built with rust + tauri for the core
- plugins system in typescript + bun
- community contributions welcome
- find us on github (opens in a new tab)