Two ways to record.

Choose between the raw power of the terminal or the visual precision of our browser dashboard.

Lightning-fast commands, flag-based control, and a streamlined interactive wizard.

Modern visual dashboard with live meters, timers, and a gallery of your recordings.

1. Terminal Mastery

Simply type the command with no arguments to launch the setup wizard. It will guide you through selecting your monitor, microphone, and system audio.

$ vdo

Bypass the wizard by using flags for immediate recording.

Common Commands

vdo --screen Record screen only

vdo --screen --mic Add microphone

vdo --screen --mic --sys-audio Record EVERYTHING

vdo --screen --fps 60 High motion

Start the local web server to manage your recordings from any browser. This is the easiest way to monitor levels and manage your library.

$ vdo --gui

equalizer Live Monitoring

Watch real-time volume meters for your microphone and system audio to ensure perfect levels before you capture.

photo_library Recording Gallery

Instant access to all your local `.mp4`, `.webm`, and `.gif` files with one-click playback and management.