Kooha: Simple and Elegant Screen Recording on Linux

In Linux, the need to record the screen simply and efficiently is common, whether to create tutorials, presentations, bug reports, or simply share an experience. Although there are many tools, Kooha stands out for its minimalist approach and its intuitive user interface, based on GTK.

What is Kooha?¶

Kooha is a free and open-source screen recording application, designed specifically for Linux desktop environments. Its main goal is to offer a hassle-free user experience, focusing on the essential functionalities of a screen recorder.

Why Choose Kooha?¶

1. Ease of Use: Its interface is clear and direct. No complex menus or overwhelming options, making it ideal for users of all levels.
2. Minimalist Design: It integrates perfectly with the look of GNOME and other GTK environments, offering a clean and pleasant visual experience.
3. Key Features: Despite its simplicity, it includes all the necessary options for most recording tasks.
4. Open Source: Being open-source, it benefits from the community and allows users to inspect and contribute to the code.

Main Features¶

• Full Screen Recording: Captures everything that happens on your monitor.
• Specific Window Recording: Choose a particular application or window to record.
• Selected Area Recording: Define a rectangular area on your screen for capture.
• Audio Recording: Includes audio from your microphone.
• Webcam Recording: Integrates your webcam image into the recording.
• Common Formats: Support for popular formats like WebM and MP4.
• Quality Options: Settings for frame rate (FPS) and video quality.

Installation¶

The most recommended way to install Kooha is via Flatpak, which ensures you get the latest version and all necessary dependencies:

flatpak install flathub com.github.SeaDve.Kooha

It may also be available in the repositories of some Linux distributions or as a Snap package.

Conclusion¶

Kooha is the perfect tool for those looking for a screen recording solution on Linux that is powerful without being complicated. Its elegance and simplicity make it an excellent addition to any Linux user's productivity arsenal.

Official repository: SeaDve/Kooha on GitHub