ScreenPipe

Personal AI for recording and automating tasks locally.

GrowingOpen SourceLow lock-in

Pricing

Free tier

Flat rate

Adoption

Rising

License

Open Source

Data freshness

Verified · Jul 16, 2026

Overview

What is ScreenPipe?

ScreenPipe turns your computer into a personal AI that records everything you do, allowing you to search and automate tasks. It operates entirely on your local machine, ensuring privacy and control over your data.

Key differentiator

ScreenPipe is unique in its focus on local, private automation and logging, offering a solution for those who prioritize privacy and control over their data.

Capability profile

Capability Radar

Ease of StartEcosystemValueMaturityFlexibilityScale Ready

Honest assessment

Strengths & Weaknesses

↑ Strengths

Local recording and automation of tasksmedium

Searchable history of actions performed on the computermedium

Privacy-focused, with all data stored locallymedium

↓ Weaknesses

Steep learning curve for non-Python developershigh

API requires Python-specific patterns, TypeScript SDK is community-maintained

Frequent breaking changes between versionsmedium

v0.1 to v0.2 migration required rewriting chain definitions

Limited integrations with third-party applicationshigh

Documentation only shows basic integration examples, lacks comprehensive support for popular apps

Performance issues under heavy loadmedium

Users report lag and system slowdown when recording multiple complex tasks simultaneously

Fit analysis

Who is it for?

✓ Best for

Individuals who need a private, local solution for task automation and logging.

Developers working on projects that require detailed tracking of user interactions.

✕ Not a fit for

Teams requiring cloud-based collaboration tools

Projects needing real-time data sharing or synchronization across devices

Cost structure

Pricing

Free Tier

Available

Open source — free to use

Starts at

$0

Model

Flat rate

Enterprise

None

Performance benchmarks

How Fast Is It?

Ecosystem

Relationships

Works well with

Next step

Get Started with ScreenPipe

Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.

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