Press overlay of keyboard and mouse by ahk like vscode screencast
Publisher’s description
What is Screencast?
Screencast is an open-source drivers & hardware program for Windows from Seonglae Cho. It is written in AutoHotkey.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.3, released on August 20, 2021. 2 versions are listed since August 20, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (seonglae/screencast) has 5 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, Deskflow and Dokan Library.
Project description on GitHub: “On-screen Key press & Mouse display app for PPT presentation, just as VSCode's screencast”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Screencast is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Screencast safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A4B3B8157B0D28C36ABCE1C183CDE2623872F726BFD76604DA1A631375CE6440· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.3Latest | August 20, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.2 | August 20, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Seonglae.Screencast -eScreencast.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Seonglae Cho
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/seonglae/screencast
- Written in
- AutoHotkey
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.3
- Released
- August 20, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- August 20, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 5
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Seonglae.Screencast
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Screencast free?
Yes. Screencast is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Screencast safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Screencast with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Screencast be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Screencast run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Screencast?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 20, 2021.
Can I use Screencast without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Screencast?
Barrier, Deskflow, Dokan Library, Display Driver Uninstaller and g-helper. The alternatives page compares them.
