Introduction

Thread is a screen-recording app for capturing your screen, camera, and microphone, then instantly sharing a link with anyone. No upload wait times, no file size limits, no friction.

Whether you are walking a teammate through a bug, recording a product demo, creating a tutorial, or sending async updates, Thread makes it fast and effortless.

Why Thread?

Open source and transparent. Thread is built in the open with a permissive license. You can inspect every line of code, contribute features, or self-host on your own infrastructure.

Instant sharing. Record and get a shareable link in seconds. No waiting for uploads to finish or files to process.

Professional editing built in. Studio Mode gives you a full editing suite with background customization, zoom effects, trimming, and more, right inside the app.

AI-powered captions. Thread automatically generates accurate captions for every recording, making your content accessible and searchable.

Cross-platform. Thread Desktop runs natively on macOS and Windows. The web app works in any modern browser for viewing, managing, and sharing your recordings.

Privacy-first. Self-host Thread on your own servers for complete control over your data, or run it from your own internal deployment.

Key Features

• Instant Mode - Click record, capture your screen, and get a shareable link the moment you stop. Perfect for quick walkthroughs and async communication.

• Studio Mode - Record locally, then edit with professional tools. Customize backgrounds, add zoom effects, trim footage, and export polished videos.

• AI Captions - Automatic transcription and captioning powered by AI. Every recording gets searchable, accessible captions.

• Camera Overlay - Include your webcam as a floating overlay to add a personal touch to any recording.

• Team Sharing - Share recordings with your team through workspaces. Viewers can leave timestamped comments and emoji reactions.

• Analytics - Track who is watching your recordings, how long they watch, and when they engage.

• Embeds - Embed your recordings in websites, documentation, and apps with a simple iframe snippet.

Getting Started

The fastest way to get started with Thread:

1. Install Thread Desktop on macOS or Windows
2. Record your first Thread in under a minute
3. Share the link with anyone

Desktop App

Thread Desktop is available for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows (10 and later). Download the latest version from /download.

The desktop app handles recording, camera/microphone capture, and local editing through Studio Mode. Threads can be shared instantly through your hosted instance.

Web App

The Thread web app is your dashboard for managing recordings, customizing share settings, viewing analytics, and collaborating with your team. It is also where viewers watch shared Threads.

Self-Hosting

Thread can be fully self-hosted on your own infrastructure using Docker Compose. This gives you complete ownership of your data, recordings, and user accounts. See the self-hosting guide for detailed setup instructions.

Community and Contributing

Thread is open source and community-driven. Arkwright maintains this fork, and you can find the source code, report issues, and contribute on GitHub.