recordmydesktop
Captures audio-video data of a Linux desktop session
Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026
The application produces an ogg-encapsulated theora-vorbis file. recordMyDesktop tries to be as unobstrusive as possible by proccessing only regions of the screen that have changed
Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.
Getting started
Install on Kali Linux with `sudo apt install recordmydesktop`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.