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screenpipe
Continuously captures screen, audio, and app data to provide AI agents with local work history
About screenpipe
Screenpipe is a local-first application that continuously records screen frames, audio, and app events on macOS, Windows, and Linux. It captures both visual and textual context, including OCR from screen content and transcripts from system audio, to build a searchable history of a user’s work. The tool exposes this history via a local REST API and MCP server, allowing any approved AI agent to query the captured data without relying on cloud services. Users can define triggers for automated workflows, such as generating meeting notes, updating CRM records, or drafting follow-ups, which run directly on-device. Screenpipe captures and stores work history locally by default. Depending on your configuration, cloud AI, transcription, sync, integrations, or connected AI clients may process context off-device.
Key features
- Continuous screen and audio capture
- OCR for screen content and transcripts for audio
- Local REST API and MCP server for AI access
- Trigger-based automated workflows
- App-specific exclusions and field redaction
- Cross-device sync for team workflows
- Audit logs and managed deployment controls
- Infinite Context and Ultra capacity tiers
Use cases
- Generating meeting notes and action items automatically
- Updating CRM records with context from past interactions
- Creating reusable workflows for repetitive tasks
Pros
- Local-first capture of screen, audio, and app data
- Exposes history via local API and MCP server for any AI agent
- Supports automated workflows with triggers and reusable context
- Privacy controls including app exclusions and field redaction
- Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Cons
- No free tier beyond basic local capture
- Cloud sync and advanced features require paid plans
- Mobile access limited to private beta
- Requires installation on each device
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Frequently asked questions about screenpipe
What is screenpipe?
screenpipe is AI agent memory that continuously captures what a user has seen, said, and heard on their computer, providing that context to any approved AI through a local REST API and MCP server. It runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux without relying on cloud services by default.
Will my screen recordings and audio leave my computer?
By default, all captured data remains local on your device. Screenpipe captures and stores work history locally by default. Depending on your configuration, cloud AI, transcription, sync, integrations, or connected AI clients may process context off-device.
Can I exclude sensitive apps, windows, or hours from being captured?
Yes, screenpipe allows users to define app-specific exclusions, redact sensitive fields, and apply local policies to control what is captured and stored, ensuring privacy and compliance.
What should I expect from CPU, battery, and storage use?
screenpipe captures screen frames, audio, and app events, which may impact CPU, battery, and storage usage depending on system resources and capture settings. The tool is designed to balance performance with functionality.
Where can I run it, and can I inspect the code?
screenpipe runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. The source code is available for inspection, and the tool is designed to be portable, allowing users to manage their history independently of any single model or service.
Can a company deploy it without centralizing everyone's raw history?
Yes, screenpipe supports enterprise deployments where raw history remains on individual devices, with centralized management for policies, identity, and audit logs without requiring raw data centralization.
screenpipe traffic & engagement
screenpipe.com · third-party estimates from Similarweb
Traffic trend
Last 4 months · grows by one month every month
- Jun 202636K
- Jul 202685K+137.4%
- Aug 202693K+8.6%
- Sep 202662K−32.6%
Top countries
Share of visits · estimated visits
Other countries: 29.3%
Visits sent by AI assistants
How people reach this site from other AI tools
1.9K a month · 3% of all visits
Compared with similar tools
Automation & Agents · Sep 2026
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