Linkshot

Linkshot is a cool app for macOS that helps you take screenshots and record videos of your desktop. Now, while macOS has some built-in tools for this, like the screenshot engine and QuickTime for video recording, they don't let you share your captures easily. You can't send them to places like an FTP server or upload them directly to your Dropbox or Imgur. That’s where Linkshot comes in!

Easy Sharing with Linkshot

This app fixes those sharing issues. With Linkshot, you can automatically share your videos and screenshots right after capturing them. Plus, you can add notes and comments on your images! It even lets you use the captures as inputs for shell scripts and Automator workflows, which is pretty neat if you're into customizing things.

Custom Keyboard Shortcuts

You can control Linkshot with keyboard shortcuts that you can set up yourself. For example, hit Command + Shift + 1 to grab a snapshot or Command + Shift + 2 to start recording a video of what's happening on your Mac's screen.

User-Friendly Guide

When you first open Linkshot, it gives you a quick tour of how everything works. This makes it easy to learn how to capture videos and images, annotate them, share them out, and tweak settings for the best results.

Status Bar Item

The app adds an item to your status bar so you can quickly access its screenshot and video tools without digging through menus. It also gives you easy access to preferences and where all your recordings are stored.

A Minor Drawback

However, there’s a little downside: Linkshot puts an icon in your dock that doesn't really do much except take up space. It doesn’t add any extra features which can be annoying if you're trying to keep things tidy.

Video Recording Issues

If you're looking to use the video recording feature right now, be aware that it has some bugs. While it shows that recording has started, users have reported issues stopping or saving those recordings on different Macs.

The Bottom Line on Linkshot

In short, Linkshot aims to make capturing screenshots and videos super easy! It's great for annotating too! Just keep in mind the current hiccups with video recording when deciding if it's right for you.