Screenpipe

What is Screenpipe?

Screenpipe is an open source AI powered screen memory and automation tool that runs on your desktop to continuously capture your screen and audio 24/7. It creates a private on device memory of everything you see and hear, enabling you to rewind, search, and automate tasks with AI while keeping data on your device. This makes Screenpipe a privacy focused alternative to cloud based solutions, offering transparency and control over your digital life.

Screenpipe turns your computer into a personal AI that knows what you have done, allowing you to search across your entire screen history using natural language, generate meeting notes from conversations, and automate workflows with context aware actions. All processing happens locally, and the project is open source with API access for developers.

Key Features

• 24/7 screen recording with OCR text extraction
• Real time audio transcription and meeting notes
• AI powered natural language search
• 100% local and private data never leaves your device
• Cross platform macOS Windows and Linux
• Open source with full API access for developers
• Works with ChatGPT Claude Ollama and local LLMs
• Telemetry optional and auditable code
• Works offline and stores data locally

How to Use Screenpipe

Getting started is straightforward. Visit the Screenpipe site to download the installer or try the interactive demo. After installation on macOS, Windows, or Linux, launch Screenpipe and grant necessary permissions to capture screen and audio. You can enable 24/7 recording or start a manual capture as needed.

As you record, Screenpipe uses OCR to extract on screen text and provides real time audio transcription and meeting notes. Use the built in AI powered search to ask questions like what did Sarah say about the budget or where did I open that document. The search spans your screen history, transcripts, and extracted text, with references to the source material.

Screenpipe is designed to be privacy first. Your data remains on your device by default and can be used locally by your chosen AI model. You can connect to local large language models via Ollama or other local runners, or use supported cloud based agents if you configure them. In addition, PII is auto removed before any AI processing when possible, and telemetry is optional for those who want to contribute to the project.

To automate workflows, you can leverage the API and integrate Screenpipe with your favorite AI models and scripts. This makes it possible to generate automated reminders, summarize long transcripts, or trigger actions based on screen content.

Use Cases

• AI meeting notes and transcript generation for teams and individuals
• Screen history search and recall for research, product teams, or students
• Developer productivity with context aware coding and debugging history
• ADHD productivity assistance by capturing context and reducing cognitive load
• Research and knowledge management by building a private memory of your digital life
• Personal productivity and reflection by having a persistent memory of your day

Screenpipe helps you keep a private, persistent memory of your digital life, letting you rewind, search, and automate all on your device without sending data to the cloud.

FAQ

Q: Is Screenpipe free and open source? A: Yes. Screenpipe is free to use and open source with API access for developers. You can audit the code and contribute through the project repository.

Q: Where does my data reside and is it private? A: All data remains on your device by default. Screenpipe is designed to be 100 local and private; data never leaves your computer unless you opt into telemetry or specific integrations. Telemetry is optional.

Q: What platforms are supported? A: Screenpipe runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Install the appropriate version for your operating system.

Q: Can I use Screenpipe with external AI models? A: Yes. Screenpipe works with local large language models via Ollama and supports integration with cloud based agents like ChatGPT or Claude when configured, all while preferring local processing when possible.

Q: How do I get started? A: Download Screenpipe from screenpi.pe, install on your OS, and follow the onboarding steps to enable screen capture and AI search. You can also try the interactive demo to see the capabilities in action.