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Screenpipe

Screenpipe (Negentropy Labs, Inc.) · Developer Productivity & Workflow · Updated
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Screenpipe continuously captures your screen, audio, and app activity locally, indexes it into a searchable history, and exposes it to AI agents (Claude, Codex, Cursor, etc.) via MCP, a local REST API, and markdown-based 'Pipes' automations.

Moved from open license to Screenpipe Commercial License in June 2026; Launch HN on July 23, 2026; YC S26 batch launch around August 21, 2026; recent releases v2.7.25–v2.7.27 (as of ~19 days before the RightAIChoice verification).

As of

  • Continuous local screen, audio, and accessibility-tree capture with OCR fallback
  • MCP server and local REST API (localhost:3030) for agent queries
  • Pipes: scheduled AI agents defined as plain markdown files
  • Privacy controls including app/window/URL exclusions, redaction, and optional encryption at rest
  • Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • Event-driven capture (~5-10% CPU, 0.5-3GB RAM, ~20GB storage/month)
✓ Best For

Developers and knowledge workers who want privacy-first, local AI agent memory that can search past screens, meetings, and debugging sessions.

✗ Not Ideal For

Users wanting a zero-config turnkey tool, organizations needing out-of-the-box SOC2/HIPAA compliance, or those with limited disk space.

Freemium

Free tier is fully local and covers personal/non-commercial use; paid plans start at $25/month (Standard), $50/seat/month (Pro with cloud sync, cloud AI, integrations), and $150/seat/month (Enterprise with SSO/SAML, MDM, shared Pipes). Commercial use requires a paid subscription under the Screenpipe Commercial License.

Screenpipe offers a uniquely auditable, local-first memory layer with strong agent integrations and automation depth via Pipes, backed by 21K+ GitHub stars and active development. However, setup overhead is real, commercial use now requires a paid license, and it lacks turnkey compliance certifications.
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Is Screenpipe free?

Screenpipe is Freemium. Free tier is fully local and covers personal/non-commercial use; paid plans start at $25/month (Standard), $50/seat/month (Pro with cloud sync, cloud AI, integrations), and $150/seat/month (Enterprise with SSO/SAML, MDM, shared Pipes). Commercial use requires a paid subscription under the Screenpipe Commercial License. Check the official site for current plans.

Is Screenpipe open source?

Screenpipe is not listed as open source on ai.dosa.dev - it is Freemium.

How much does Screenpipe cost?

Free tier is fully local and covers personal/non-commercial use; paid plans start at $25/month (Standard), $50/seat/month (Pro with cloud sync, cloud AI, integrations), and $150/seat/month (Enterprise with SSO/SAML, MDM, shared Pipes). Commercial use requires a paid subscription under the Screenpipe Commercial License. Pricing changes often - verify on the official site.

Who is Screenpipe best for?

Developers and knowledge workers who want privacy-first, local AI agent memory that can search past screens, meetings, and debugging sessions.

Who is Screenpipe not ideal for?

Users wanting a zero-config turnkey tool, organizations needing out-of-the-box SOC2/HIPAA compliance, or those with limited disk space.

What are the best Screenpipe alternatives?

The closest Screenpipe alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are Pieces for Developers, agenttrace, Vibe Kanban - all listed under Developer Productivity & Workflow.

Who makes Screenpipe?

Screenpipe is developed by Screenpipe (Negentropy Labs, Inc.). It is listed in the Developer Productivity & Workflow category on ai.dosa.dev.

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