Codecaster

Key Features

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Native Screen Recording

Capture your entire screen with professional quality H.264 video encoding at up to 30fps.

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Camera Overlay

Optional picture-in-picture camera overlay with customizable positioning and size presets.

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Intelligent Video Quality

Automatic screen resolution detection plus standard quality presets for any display size.

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VS Code Integration

Automated screencast mode configuration for optimal recording settings in Visual Studio Code.

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Organized Storage

Default organized storage with timestamped files and customizable save locations.

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Privacy Focused

All processing occurs locally. No data transmission, complete user control over recordings.

Interface

Clean menu bar interface with easy access to all recording controls and settings

Comprehensive camera overlay configuration with size and positioning options

Technical Specifications

System Requirements

macOS 15.2 or later
Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel
4GB RAM minimum
1GB free storage

Video Output

H.264 encoded MOV files
2 Mbps bitrate
30fps frame rate
Adaptive resolution up to 6K

Audio Features

AAC encoding at 128 kbps
Stereo recording
44.1 kHz sample rate
Real-time audio processing

Privacy & Permissions

Codecaster requires minimal permissions to function and respects your privacy:

Screen Recording

Required for capturing screen content - the core functionality of the application.

Camera Access

Optional for picture-in-picture overlay. You can record screen-only without this permission.

Microphone Access

Enables audio recording for narrated tutorials and presentations.

Automation

Optional VS Code integration for automatic screencast mode configuration.

Your Privacy Matters: All processing occurs locally on your device. No data is transmitted outside your Mac, and all recordings are stored with full user control.

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