REPO IT / Productivity
Can you deploy Snapzy?
A free, open-source version of the CleanShot-style macOS workflow: screenshots, scrolling capture, recording, annotation, and OCR.
THE DECISION
Repository route
Snapzy is a native macOS menu-bar app for screenshots and screen recordings. It supports fullscreen, area, window, scrolling, OCR, object cutout, annotation, PNG/JPEG/WebP export, and video or GIF recording. It requires macOS 13 or later; Screen Recording permission is required, and Microphone permission is optional for voice recordings. The project is Developer ID signed and notarized, and is also available as source for local Xcode builds.
COPYABLE IMPLEMENTATION PROMPT
Prepare a safe deployment plan for Snapzy. Repository: https://github.com/duongductrong/Snapzy License: BSD-3-Clause Inspect the README and supported runtime first. Propose dependencies, persistent storage, secrets, HTTPS, backups, health checks, upgrades, rollback, and least-privilege access. Do not deploy before review.
Opening an AI app also copies this prompt as a fallback.
THE USEFUL CORE
What you can deploy
- Snapzy is a native macOS menu-bar app for screenshots and screen recordings.
- It supports fullscreen, area, window, scrolling, OCR, object cutout, annotation, PNG/JPEG/WebP export, and video or GIF recording.
- It requires macOS 13 or later; Screen Recording permission is required, and Microphone permission is optional for voice recordings.
- The project is Developer ID signed and notarized, and is also available as source for local Xcode builds.
WHAT STILL RUNS ON YOU
What still runs on you
Open-source code removes a licence fee, not operational responsibility. Confirm maintenance, hosting, backups, upgrades, security, and support before depending on it.
QUESTIONS
What should I verify first?
Start with the official source, current terms or licence, practical setup requirements, and the limits of the recorded catalogue data.
Is this information current?
Last recorded check: 2026-08-26. Verify time-sensitive details with the linked official source.
Can I save this route?
Yes. Create an account or log in, then use the Save button to keep it in your collection.