Quick Keypoints
- Records screen, audio, and meetings 24/7 with 100% on-device local storage.
- Source-available under the Screenpipe Commercial License with auditable code.
- Serves as an MCP server to give coding agents (Cursor, Claude, VS Code) rich workflow memory.
- Provides a genuine $0 Free desktop tier alongside Basic, Business, and Enterprise plans.
What is Screenpipe?
Screenpipe (screenpipe.com) is a source-available, local-first AI memory layer that continuously captures screen, audio, meetings, and apps on your device. Storing all context in a local SQLite file, it creates private searchable work memory and provides selected context to coding agents via MCP.
Screenpipe is a local-first memory layer for your desktop. Rather than a real-time code autocomplete or boilerplate generator, Screenpipe continuously records and indexes what you see and hear across apps, screens, and meetings into a local SQLite database. It empowers you to search your work history and feeds rich contextual memory to AI coding assistants and LLMs via Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Who Needs Screenpipe?
Developers, knowledge workers, and teams seeking private, searchable work history and contextual memory for AI agents without relying on cloud recorders.
Primary Use Cases
- Capturing 24/7 private, searchable screen and meeting history across all your desktop apps.
- Providing continuous contextual memory to coding agents (Cursor, Claude, VS Code) via MCP.
- Automating daily work notes, meeting summaries, and knowledge bases locally with plugins.
Important Features
- 24/7 Local Work Memory: Captures screen activity, app text via accessibility APIs/OCR, and meeting audio locally.
- MCP Server Integration: Exposes local workspace and activity history directly to Claude Desktop, Cursor, and coding agents.
- 100% Local Privacy: Data remains stored locally on your device with optional on-device Whisper audio models and Ollama.
- Extensible Workflows: Automate notes with Obsidian/Notion plugins and build scheduled custom tasks with JavaScript/TypeScript.
Current Updates About Screenpipe
- Source-available under Screenpipe Commercial License; released signed desktop app with genuine $0 free tier, tiered subscription plans, and deep MCP context support.
- Current Version: v2.5
Pricing Plans
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| FreeCapture screen, audio, and meetings locally on one device, search recent work, and share MCP context. | $0 |
| BasicFull searchable history across apps and meetings, reusable MCP context for Claude/Codex, unlimited scheduled workflows ($250/yr). | $21/mo |
| BusinessSync context across devices, recurring workflows grounded in captures, team workspace with managed seats ($500/yr). | $42/seat/mo |
| EnterpriseManaged deployments, SSO, MDM, custom retention policies, device controls, and dedicated support. | Custom |