SMRTR ProgrammingOct 26, 2025Hacker News

FlashRecord – 2MB Python-native CLI screen recorder

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FlashRecord is a 2MB Python-native CLI screen recording tool designed specifically for developers who need automation-friendly screen capture without GUI overhead. The cross-platform tool offers one-command simplicity with @sc for screenshots and @sv for GIF recording, plus direct Python script integration through import flashrecord. Its standout feature is intelligent compression that achieves 99.5% file size reduction while preserving image quality using a pure Python implementation.

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