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Scribe desktop app

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

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

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.