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Scribe desktop app

New features, improvements, and fixes for the Scribe desktop app on Windows and Mac.

Get the Scribe desktop app

Record desktop apps and workflows beyond the browser on Windows and Mac.

Version 6.10.20 (Mac)

What's new

  • When automatic sign-in isn't available, Scribe now shows a sign-in option in minimal mode.
  • Opening an onboarding link now refreshes your account access right away.
  • Scribe now explains why the "Start Scribe at login" setting is locked when it can't be changed.
  • Scribe now shows a message when you're signed in but don't have access to a team.

Improvements

  • Hidden loading indicators no longer run in the background, which reduces unnecessary work.
  • The signed-out screen now uses the same menu bar as the rest of the app.
  • Quitting Scribe is now more reliable.

Fixes

  • Scribe no longer shows up in the Dock when it starts in the background.
  • Fixed a spelling error in agentic capture.
  • Enterprise features now work correctly for newer enterprise plans.
  • Discarding a capture while offline no longer gets stuck.
  • Screenshots from a new capture are no longer lost when an earlier discarded capture is cleaned up.
  • Copied text now pastes reliably into other apps.
  • Capture controls now stay on screen if you cancel quitting Scribe.
  • A failed update no longer resets Scribe's permissions.
  • Updates now apply to the copy of Scribe you're running, even if it has a different name.

Version 6.10.20 (Windows)

Fixes

  • Scribe now records the web address from the browser window you're using, not the browser's first window.
  • Signed-in users without team access now see a message explaining this.
  • Pages whose web address contains another URL are now matched correctly.
  • Scribe now keeps the correct page address while a browser's file dialog is open.
  • Browser pop-ups are no longer mistaken for the main page when checking domain allowlists.
  • Windows key shortcuts are now captured as keyboard shortcuts instead of typed text.
  • Text typed into the browser's address bar is no longer recorded as the page's web address.

Version 6.10.6 (Windows)

What's new

  • Scribe now shows a sign-in prompt in minimal mode when automatic sign-in isn't available.
  • Background capture can now recognize websites you visit in Firefox.

Improvements

  • Scribe now explains why the "Start Scribe at login" setting is locked when it can't be changed.
  • Newer enterprise plans are now recognized correctly.
  • Hidden loading indicators no longer animate in the background.

Fixes

  • Audio device problems are no longer incorrectly reported as denied microphone permission.
  • Clicks in embedded web content are now credited to the correct app.
  • Discarding a capture while offline no longer gets stuck.
  • Scribe no longer blocks Windows from shutting down.
  • Screenshots from a new capture are no longer lost when a discarded capture is cleaned up.
  • A failed website lookup can no longer freeze your browser.
  • Your "Start Scribe at login" choice is now kept after updates and repairs.

Version 6.10.1 (Mac)

Minor bugfixes.

Version 6.10.1 (Windows)

Minor bugfixes.

Version 6.9.17 (Windows)

What's new

  • Web background capture now supports Chrome.

Improvements

  • Faster, more efficient screenshot processing.
  • Your selected Live Preview mode is now remembered.
  • The app now correctly follows your visibility preference at startup.
  • Smoother handling when your computer shuts down.

Fixes

  • Fixed an edge case that could affect posting Scribes.
  • Fixed handling of Unicode keys.
  • Corrected placement of tooltips.
  • Various stability improvements.

Version 6.9.17 (Mac)

What's new

  • Web activity from Safari and Chrome supported in workflow mapping.

Improvements

  • Deep links now open in your already-running Scribe app.
  • Live Preview mode is remembered between sessions.
  • Faster screenshot processing for smoother capture.

Fixes

  • Fixed an edge case that could interfere with posting a Scribe.
  • Full-screen caption button is now hidden when it shouldn't appear.
  • Your visibility preference is now applied correctly at startup.
  • Scribe now closes gracefully when your computer shuts down.
  • Improved tooltip positioning during capture.
  • Fixed handling of special (Unicode) keys.

Version 6.8.28 (Mac)

What's new

  • Scribe now automatically restarts after an unexpected crash, so you can keep working with less interruption.

Improvements

  • The app now stays responsive during cursor interactions for a smoother experience.
  • Disabling startup support is now supported.

Fixes

  • Ordinary typing is no longer mistakenly hidden as a password.
  • The app now updates its appearance correctly when you switch themes.
  • Workflow mapping no longer briefly disappears after restarting your machine.
  • Reduced unnecessary sign-in refreshes for a more reliable experience.
  • Minimized windows now hide correctly when closed.

Version 6.8.28 (Windows)

What's new

  • Scribe now automatically restarts if it unexpectedly closes, so it stays running in the background.

Improvements

  • "Start Scribe at Login" now stays reliably enabled on shared, all-users installations.
  • Signing in is smoother, with fewer redundant requests when your session refreshes.

Fixes

  • Ordinary typing is no longer mistakenly hidden as if it were a password.
  • The app's appearance now updates correctly when you switch themes.
  • Fixed an issue where workflow mapping could briefly disappear after restarting your computer.
  • Improved reliability so only a single instance of Scribe runs at a time.

Version 6.8.4 (Mac)

What's new

  • Refreshed the app with our updated brand look.

Fixes

  • Fixed quit and web-launch behavior when running in minimal mode.
  • Fixed "Start Scribe at Login" always being enabled.
  • The mic meter now clearly shows filled versus unfilled bars in dark mode.
  • Minimal mode no longer appears in the Dock after a relaunch.
  • Various stability and capture reliability improvements.

Version 6.8.4 (Windows)

What's new

  • Refreshed the app with our updated brand look.

Improvements

  • Faster, more reliable background capture.
  • Scribe no longer accesses your microphone at launch or in settings.

Fixes

  • Fixed "Start Scribe at Login" being always turned on.
  • Improved microphone meter visibility in dark mode.
  • Corrected step labels in apps at high display scaling.
  • Improved accuracy when capturing keyboard shortcut steps.

Version 6.7.23

What's new

  • You can now pause Optimize directly from the system tray.

Improvements

  • Faster, more responsive capture on Windows.

Fixes

  • Improved capture accuracy when switching between apps.
  • Improved memory usage for larger applications with complex UIA infrastructure.

Version 6.7.10

What's new

  • The new Scribe design is now available for everyone, giving the app a refreshed, unified look.
  • Background capture is now added to your startup items automatically so it's ready when you need it.

Improvements

  • Background capture is more reliable, with a new queue that keeps working even in the background.
  • Uploads from background capture are now simpler and smoother.
  • On Windows, your microphone is automatically disabled if the required permissions are missing.
  • Cleaner toolbar spacing for a more polished interface.

Fixes

  • Fixed a startup issue on Mac that could occur when launching the app.
  • Resolved a problem that caused unnecessary background checking of Workflow preferences.
  • The Windows installer now correctly respects your "User" installation choice.

Version 6.6.16

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where icons were not displaying correctly on Windows.
  • Fixed the team selector alignment on the intro screen so it stays centered.