🎬 Record code in 1 click
Screen capture and video recording for AI agents — directly from VS Code
One click. Smart recordings. Zero config needed. Local and private.
✨ Features
| Feature |
Description |
| 🎬 Record in 1 Click |
Start and stop screen recordings from the status bar |
| 📸 Instant Screenshots |
Capture full screen, specific windows, or custom regions |
| 🖱️ Graphical Area Selector |
Drag-to-select screen region overlay for recordings and screenshots |
| 🪟 Window Picker |
Browse and select from all active windows and sub-windows |
| ⏱️ Timer Recording |
Countdown timer before recording starts (3s, 5s, 10s, 30s, or custom) |
| 🤖 AI-Powered Tools |
5 MCP tools that Copilot Chat agents can invoke autonomously |
| 🧠 Smart Key Frames |
Automatically extracts representative frames for AI analysis |
| 😶🌫️ Full local, full private |
All processing is done locally, ensuring your screen never leaves your machine |
| ⏱️ Process Triggers |
Auto-record when a specific process starts, stop when it exits |
| 🎯 Event Triggers |
Auto-record on debug, tasks, tests, file save, or terminal events |
| 📐 Stability Detection |
Auto-stop recording when screen becomes visually stable |
| 🎞️ Multiple Formats |
Export as MP4, WebM, or GIF |
| ⚡ Bundled FFmpeg |
No manual setup — FFmpeg is included automatically |
| 💙 Sponsor-Gated AI Tools |
MCP tools only appear when verified via GitHub Sponsors |
🚀 Quick Start
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Look for the Record code button in the status bar (bottom-right corner)
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Hover over it to see all available actions, or click it to toggle recording instantly
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Recordings are saved automatically to your workspace .recordings/ folder
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You can also open any command from the Command Palette (Ctrl + Shift + P):
| Command |
Description |
| 📸 RecordCode: Take Screenshot |
Full-screen screenshot |
| 📸 RecordCode: Take Screenshot (Select Area) |
Screenshot with area picker |
| 🔴 RecordCode: Start Recording |
Full-screen recording |
| 🔴 RecordCode: Start Recording (Select Area) |
Recording with area picker |
| ⏱️ RecordCode: Start Recording with Timer |
Countdown then record |
| ⏹️ RecordCode: Stop Recording |
Stop the active recording |
| ⚙️ RecordCode: Settings |
Open settings quick menu |
🖱️ Area Picker
When using Record Area or Screenshot Area, you can choose from four options:
| Option |
Description |
| 🖥️ Fullscreen |
Entire screen |
| 🪟 VS Code Window |
Current VS Code window |
| 🪟 Specific Window |
Browse a list of all active windows with their process name and dimensions |
| ✏️ Select Region on Screen |
Graphical drag-to-select overlay with live preview and dimension indicator |
The Specific Window picker lists every visible window on your system — title, process name, and size — so you just pick one from the list.
The Select Region option opens a fullscreen transparent overlay where you drag a rectangle. A cyan selection box and live dimensions label guide you as you draw.
The extension provides 5 smart tools that Copilot Chat agents can use autonomously.
Note: MCP tools only appear when you have an active GitHub Sponsors subscription ($1/month minimum). They are dynamically registered and hidden otherwise.
| Tool |
Reference |
Description |
| 📸 Screenshot |
#screenshot |
Take a screenshot and return image data directly to the AI model |
| 🔴 Start Recording |
#recordStart |
Begin screen recording with configurable options |
| ⏹️ Stop Recording |
#recordStop |
Stop recording and extract key frames as images |
| ℹ️ Recording Status |
#recordStatus |
Query recording state, duration, and file size |
| ⚙️ Settings |
#recordSettings |
Read and modify all extension settings, including triggers |
AI tools can capture specific windows, regions, or the full screen — but cannot use the graphical drag-to-select overlay. The interactive region selector is exclusive to human users.
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
| Command |
Shortcut |
| Take Screenshot |
Ctrl + Shift + Alt + S |
| Start Recording |
Ctrl + Shift + Alt + R |
| Stop Recording |
Ctrl + Shift + Alt + X |
🎯 Recording Triggers
Configure automatic recording based on VS Code events. Each start event has a matching stop event.
Start Events
| 🐛 |
Debug Session Start |
Auto-record when a debug session begins |
| 📋 |
Task Execution |
Auto-record when a VS Code task starts |
| 🧪 |
Test Run |
Auto-record when a test task starts (jest, mocha, vitest, pytest, etc.) |
| 💾 |
File Save |
Auto-record when a file is saved |
| 🖥️ |
Terminal Open |
Auto-record when a new terminal is opened |
Stop Events
| 🐛 |
Debug Session End |
Auto-stop when the debug session ends |
| 📋 |
Task End |
Auto-stop when a task finishes |
| 🧪 |
Test End |
Auto-stop when a test task ends |
| 💾 |
File Save |
Auto-stop when a file is saved |
| 🖥️ |
Terminal Close |
Auto-stop when a terminal is closed |
Other Triggers
| 🖥️ |
Process Trigger |
Start recording when a specific process appears — auto-stop when it exits |
| ⏳ |
Delay Trigger |
Start recording after a configurable countdown |
| 📐 |
Stability Auto-Stop |
Automatically stop recording when screen becomes visually stable |
⚙️ Settings
Access settings from the status bar tooltip or the Command Palette. The settings menu includes a dedicated Trigger Events submenu with back-navigation.
| Setting |
Default |
Options |
| Output Format |
MP4 |
MP4 · WebM · GIF |
| Frame Rate |
15 fps |
1 – 60 fps |
| Quality |
Medium |
Low · Medium · High |
| Output Folder |
Workspace .recordings/ |
Custom output path |
| Max Key Frames for AI |
5 |
1 – 20 frames |
| Auto-Stop on Stability |
Off |
On / Off |
| Show Mouse Cursor |
Off |
On / Off |
| Autonomous Capture |
Off |
On / Off (Sponsor feature) |
Trigger Events Settings
| Start Event |
Default |
Stop Event |
Default |
| Debug Session Start |
Off |
Debug Session End |
On |
| Task Execution |
Off |
Task End |
On |
| Test Run |
Off |
Test End |
On |
| File Save |
Off |
File Save Stop |
Off |
| Terminal Open |
Off |
Terminal Close |
On |
| Filter |
Default |
| Task Name Filter |
* (all tasks) |
💡 Tip: Access recording controls quickly by hovering over the status bar icon. All sub-menus include a back button for easy navigation.
📋 Requirements
| Requirement |
Details |
| 🟦 VS Code |
Version 1.99.0 or higher |
| 🪟 Platform |
Windows (uses native screen capture) |
| 🎞️ FFmpeg |
Bundled automatically — no manual setup needed |
