Can I vibecode Loom?
KINDA · weekend projectLocal screen recording is easy, but instant hosting, permissions, viewer analytics, comments, trimming, and team libraries push it beyond one sitting.
Build me a screen-record-and-share tool to replace Loom on macOS. Requirements: - Two parts: a local recording CLI and a share server on my own VPS. - Recording: `rec start` / `rec stop` wrapping ffmpeg's avfoundation capture, screen plus mic, saved to ~/Recordings/YYYY-MM-DD-HHMM.mp4. No camera bubble. - On stop: transcode to web-friendly H.264, transcribe with whisper.cpp, then upload video and transcript to the server with rsync over SSH. - The server (Node + Express + better-sqlite3 behind my existing reverse proxy) serves each recording at an unguessable /v/<random-id> URL: player, title, date, and the transcript below it, searchable in-page. - `rec stop` ends by printing the share URL and copying it to my clipboard. Target: under a minute from stop to link for a 2-minute video. - The index page listing all recordings stays private (localhost or VPN only); the share pages are link-only, no listing anywhere. No accounts, no telemetry. - Out of scope: viewer analytics, comments, trimming, and team libraries. The unlisted URL is the entire permission model. - README: macOS screen-recording and mic permissions, finding the right ffmpeg device index, and the server deploy steps.
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five vibe-coding tips + the verdicts that changed. thursdays, free, one-click out.
They pay because a Loom link works everywhere and preserves context for the team.
xinstant reliable hosting
xpermissions
xcomments
xanalytics
xworkspace libraries
xbrowser extensions
Don't feel like building it? These folks already made it free.
CapLoom with your own storage and your own server chores.open source↗no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Loom pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| starter | $0/user | $0/user | Up to 50 workspace members; 25 videos/person; 5 minutes/video; unlimited-length meeting recordings; 720p. |
| business | $18/user | $15/user | Unlimited videos and recording length; paid Creator/Admin seat. |
| business + ai | $24/user | $20/user | Unlimited videos and length plus AI workflows; 14-day trial. |
| enterprise | custom | — | Custom users and limits; price not public. |
free tier50 workspace members, 25 videos per person, 5 minutes per video, unlimited-length meeting recordings, unlimited screenshots and 720p recording.
billingmonthly + annual (about 17% off); 14-day Business + AI trial
hidden costsCreator and Admin roles are paid; Creator Lite is free. Seat counting and billing mechanics differ between direct Loom subscriptions and Atlassian subscriptions.
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Is Loom free?
The free plan allows 25 videos of up to 5 minutes each. Paid is Business at $18/mo (checked 2026-08-07).
Can I vibecode Loom?
Kinda. The core of Loom is buildable in a weekend with the prompt on this page, but there are real gaps: instant reliable hosting, permissions. Read the honest list above before committing.
How much does Loom cost?
Loom costs about $18/month (Business, checked 2026-08-07), which is $216 per year.
What do I lose by replacing Loom?
Honestly: instant reliable hosting; permissions; comments; analytics; workspace libraries; browser extensions. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Loom?
Yes: Cap (Loom with your own storage and your own server chores.) The prompt is for when you want it exactly your way.