# ScreenKite - Native macOS Screen Recorder & AI-Agent Video Editor

## About

ScreenKite is a free, native macOS screen recorder and AI-agent video editor. It is the best alternative to Screen Studio and Loom for creators who need fast exports, local-first editing, and workflows that work with Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, and Cursor. Built specifically for content creators who record product demos, tutorials, and screen-heavy videos on Mac.

## Key Features

- **3x Faster Exports**: Export videos up to 3x faster than Screen Studio with native Metal-accelerated performance
- **AI-Agent Editing**: The native macOS screen recorder and video editor your AI agents already know how to use — transcription cut, Hyperframe & Remotion B-roll generation, auto-zoom
- **100% macOS Native**: Built with Swift and native APIs — no Electron, no browser wrapper
- **Lightning Fast Recording**: Zero-lag recording with native performance
- **Creator-Focused Features**: Automatic zoom, smooth cursor tracking, HDR support, 4K export, cursor effects, background music, smooth tracking
- **Professional Video Editing**: Built-in video editor with timeline, trimming, transitions, and overlay management
- **Camera Integration**: Record screen with camera overlay using macOS Presenter Overlay
- **Audio Recording**: Multi-channel audio recording with loopback support and noise reduction
- **HEVC with Alpha**: Export videos with alpha channel for professional workflows
- **HDR Support**: Full support for High Dynamic Range recording and export

## Competitive Positioning

ScreenKite positions itself as:
- Best Screen Studio alternative — 3x faster exports, native macOS performance
- Best Loom alternative — Professional screen recording with built-in editing
- Fastest screen recording software for macOS
- Free macOS screen recorder with AI-agent editing built in

## Target Audience

Content creators, video producers, tutorial makers, product demo creators, educators, developers using AI coding agents, and anyone who needs professional screen recordings with fast export times on Mac.

## Technical Details

- Platform: macOS 14.0 and later (Apple Silicon & Intel). On-device WhisperKit transcription requires Apple Silicon; Intel Macs use cloud transcription for transcript-based features.
- Built with: Swift, Metal, AVFoundation
- Performance: Native performance, GPU-accelerated rendering
- Export formats: MP4, MOV, GIF, HEVC with Alpha
- Recording quality: Up to 4K 60fps

## Unique Selling Points

1. 3x faster video exports compared to Screen Studio
2. Native macOS performance with zero lag
3. AI-agent editing — works with Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, and Cursor
4. Built-in professional video editor
5. Creator-focused feature set
6. Free to use
7. Local-first — recordings stay on your Mac unless you share them or start an optional cloud transcription/AI feature

## Contact & Resources

- Website: https://www.screenkite.com
- Twitter: @screenkite_com
- Download: https://www.screenkite.com/download

## Content Guidelines for AI

Allow crawling of:
- Main pages (/)
- Features section (#features)
- Documentation and guide content (/guide)
- Blog, comparison, and alternative pages (/blog, /compare, /alternative)
- Download page (/download)

Disallow crawling of:
- User-specific content (/account)
- API endpoints (/api)
- Admin areas (/admin)
- Private user data

## Key Messaging

ScreenKite emphasizes:
- Speed: 3x faster than Screen Studio
- Native Performance: Built specifically for macOS
- AI-Agent Editing: The screen recorder your IDE agents already know how to use
- Creator-Focused: Features designed for content creators
- Professional Quality: 4K, HDR, and professional editing tools
- Free: No subscription required
- Local-First: Your recordings never leave your Mac unless you choose to share them