YAKC (Yet Another Key Caster) is an open-source, cross-platform key & mouse click visualizer for streamers, content creators, teachers and presenters. It displays your keystrokes and mouse clicks as customizable on-screen popups, with any keyboard language supported automatically.
Publisher’s description
What is YAKC?
YAKC by Aslan Devecioglu is open-source Windows software in the screen recorders category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.8.1, released on August 13, 2026. The version history goes back to July 16, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (iammodev/YAKC) has 116 stars. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ShareX and ScreenToGif.
Project description on GitHub: “Yet Another Key Caster — a fast, native, cross-platform key & mouse click visualizer for streamers, presenters and developers. Built with Rust + Tauri.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
In short: YAKC is an open-source screen recorder tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is YAKC 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:
582EDAA55FBAED8A848CAEAFD79632D0641F067D6A2085248425387DB26041D7· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8.1Latest | August 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.0 | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id iammodev.YAKC -eYAKC_2.8.1_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Aslan Devecioglu
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/iammodev/YAKC
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.8.1
- Released
- August 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 28, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 116
- GitHub forks
- 7
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- iammodev.YAKC
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is YAKC free?
Yes. YAKC is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is YAKC 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 YAKC 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 YAKC be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does YAKC run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of YAKC?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 16, 2026.
Can I use YAKC without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to YAKC?
OBS Studio, ShareX, ScreenToGif, SoundSwitch and Captura. The alternatives page compares them.
