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screenpipe is built for extensibility through plugins that interact with captured screen and audio data. whether you need to tag activities, generate summaries, or send data to third-party services, plugins let you build powerful workflows. plugins run within screenpipe’s sandboxed environment. written in typescript/javascript and nextjs. feel free to use our docs as context in cursor agent through MCP

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why build pipes? 🚀

regardless of progress in AI architecture, it’s as good as the given context. screenpipe is the bridge between dull hallunicating AI and super intelligent agents.

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for developers

  • zero infrastructure: 100% local by default, no servers or complex setups, access to your auth tokens (unlike cloud agents)
  • typescript + rust + bun: blazing fast environment, highly optimized pipeline, 4 AI models, running on $200 laptops, best local STT in the market
  • full context: rich OCR, desktop scrapping, keyboard/mouse, and audio transcription APIs
  • open source: no BS, no tricks, MIT license
  • monetization ready: Stripe integration to monetize your pipes
  • no lock-in: use our store for distribution, then drive traffic into your exported standalone app

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killer features

  • ai flexibility: OpenAI, local LLMs (ollama), Anthropic, Gemini, etc.
  • rich APIs:
    • pipe.queryScreenpipe for context
    • pipe.settings for app settings
    • experimental pipe.streamTranscriptions for audio transcription streaming (make sure to enable it in settings)
    • experimental pipe.streamVision for OCR/Accessibility/Frames/browser URL streaming
    • experimental pipe.input for keyboard/mouse control
  • sandboxed & cross-platform: safe execution on all OS
  • real-time: process screen & audio as it happens
  • cron jobs: schedule your pipes to run at specific times, same API as Vercel
  • nextjs: build desktop native apps with NextJS - no native hell

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quick start

we recommend using bun, install or make sure it’s up to date. The fastest way to create a new pipe is using our CLI: follow installation instructions & test your pipe locally 
bunx --bun @screenpipe/dev@latest pipe create # or use npx @screenpipe/dev pipe create
bun dev

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developer CLI

for developers wanting to publish pipes to the store, we provide a dedicated CLI tool: developer account prerequisite: connect your Stripe account in settings/account to obtain your developer API key. available commands: 
# authenticate with your API key
bunx --bun @screenpipe/dev@latest login 

# create a new pipe
bunx --bun @screenpipe/dev@latest pipe register --name my-pipe [--paid --price 9.99] # MAKE SURE TO SET THE PRICE IF YOU WANT TO SELL IT - IRREVERSIBLE
# you'll receive payouts to your stripe account on a daily basis

# publish your pipe to the store
bunx --bun @screenpipe/dev@latest pipe publish --name my-pipe
# our team will review your pipe and publish it to the store
# if approved, your pipe will be available in the store to everyone

# list all versions of your pipe
bunx --bun @screenpipe/dev@latest pipe list-versions --name my-pipe

# add predefined components to your pipe (shadcn style)
bunx --bun @screenpipe/dev@latest components add
# select components from the interactive menu:
# - use-health: health monitoring hooks
# - use-settings: settings management
# - route-settings: settings page routing
# - use-sql-autocomplete: SQL query assistance
# - sql-autocomplete-input: SQL input component
# - use-search-history: search history management
# - use-ai-provider: AI integration hooks

# end current session
bunx --bun @screenpipe/dev@latest logout
you can deploy your pipe to your screenpipe app through the UI or using screenpipe pipe install <path> and screenpipe pipe enable <id/folder of your pipe>. when you’re ready to deploy, send a PR to the screenpipe repo to add your pipe to the store. PS: monetization requires a stripe account and US bank account, we recommend wise for international users. (louis) i am french and i don’t have a personal US bank account, so i use wise.

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available pipes

automate your second brain by logging activities to obsidian
google-photo like gallery of your screen recordings with AI insights
explore your data in a powerful table view with filtering and sorting
search through your screen recordings and audio transcripts with AI
visualize your day with AI-powered timeline of activities
automatically identify and label different speakers using AI
organize and summarize meetings with AI - get transcripts and insights
automate business development on linkedin
to install a pipe from the store, just add the url of the folder in the UI and click install. paste these links into your Cursor chat for context:
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