For open source maintainers
Show your open source project in action.
Record GIF demos for READMEs, contribution guides with keyboard overlays, and architecture walkthroughs. Free, local, and built for developers.
The problem
What gets in the way.
- README demos are static screenshots that don't show workflows
- New contributors struggle without visual setup and contribution guides
- Recording tools cost money, and open source has no budget
- GIF tools produce low-quality, oversized files
What you get
Built for open source.
- 01
GIF export for READMEs
Export short demos as optimized GIFs. Embed directly in GitHub READMEs, issue comments, and documentation.
- 02
Keyboard overlay
Show the Cmd and Ctrl shortcuts you press in your editor or terminal. Useful for setup guides and contribution walkthroughs. Typed commands aren't shown, so keep them visible on screen.
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Cinematic zoom
Auto-zoom into terminal output, code diffs, and UI elements. Viewers see exactly what matters in project demos.
- 04
Timeline editor
Trim your recording to the essential steps. Remove setup time and cut straight to the demo.
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Free, always
One Rec's free plan has unlimited recordings. No budget needed, no approvals for open source projects.
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Local and private
Code, internal processes, and unreleased features stay on your machine. Nothing is uploaded unless you share it.
Before and after
The same job, with One Rec.
| Step | Without One Rec | With One Rec |
|---|---|---|
| README demo | Static screenshot that doesn't show the workflow | Inline demo GIF showing the tool in action |
| Contribution guide | Written setup steps that new contributors struggle to follow | Video walkthrough with keyboard overlay and zoom |
| Architecture docs | Static diagrams that miss runtime behavior | Screen recording walking through the actual codebase |
README demo
- Without One Rec
- Static screenshot that doesn't show the workflow
- With One Rec
- Inline demo GIF showing the tool in action
Contribution guide
- Without One Rec
- Written setup steps that new contributors struggle to follow
- With One Rec
- Video walkthrough with keyboard overlay and zoom
Architecture docs
- Without One Rec
- Static diagrams that miss runtime behavior
- With One Rec
- Screen recording walking through the actual codebase
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Can I export GIFs for GitHub READMEs?
Yes. One Rec exports optimized animated GIFs that play inline in GitHub READMEs, issues, and PR comments.
Is One Rec open source?
One Rec is free to use. The source code is not currently open source, but all core features are available at no cost.
Record a demo of your project.
Free, local, and developer-friendly. Download One Rec and record a GIF demo for your README today.