Local session recordings

The Driftstack desktop app can record the streamed frames from a live, hands-on session for local replay. The recording stays in the app's local data directory and can be exported as a portable JSON envelope.

Record from the desktop app

1. Open a live session in the Simulator.
2. Choose Record while the stream is connected.
3. Choose Stop to finalise the local recording.
4. Open Recordings to replay or export it.

Active recordings are finalised when their provider closes. The index is restored when the app starts, while frame data is loaded only when a recording is opened for playback.

API captures

API sessions expose explicit screenshot, DOM snapshot, and PDF captures through POST /v1/sessions/:id/capture. Capture bytes are returned inline in the response for your application to store. See the Sessions API reference.

Storage boundary

• Desktop recordings are local to the operator's machine.
• They are not uploaded by the recording workflow.
• API captures are returned directly and are not retained by the capture endpoint.

Support

For recording or export help, email [email protected].