Question 1

What is screenpipe?

Accepted Answer

Screenpipe records your screen and audio 24/7 and lets you pipe that data into automations. Install pipes from the store — CRM updates, meeting notes, daily digests — or create your own pipe.md in minutes. Built in Rust, runs 100% locally.

Question 2

What are screenpipe pipes?

Accepted Answer

A pipe is a markdown file (pipe.md) with a prompt and a schedule. An AI agent reads your screen & audio data and executes the instructions — updating your CRM, transcribing meetings, tracking expenses. Install with one click or write your own pipe.md in minutes.

Question 3

How much does screenpipe cost?

Accepted Answer

Screenpipe is a one-time purchase: $400 for a lifetime license, or $600 for lifetime plus one year of pro features (cloud AI, cloud sync, cloud transcription). No recurring fees for the core app.

Question 4

Is my data private with screenpipe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All screen recordings and audio transcriptions are stored locally on your device. Nothing leaves your machine unless you explicitly enable optional cloud features. The code is MIT-licensed and open source.

Question 5

What platforms does screenpipe support?

Accepted Answer

macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), Windows, and Linux.

Question 6

How is screenpipe different from Zapier or n8n?

Accepted Answer

Zapier and n8n connect apps to apps. Screenpipe connects your actual work to automations. It sees your screen, hears your audio, and understands context — no manual triggers needed. Your CRM updates after a call because screenpipe was listening, not because you clicked a button.