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If you\u2019ve ever wanted to record your Linux desktop but don\u2019t like how the existing screen recorder apps on Linux are ugly and confusing to use, you\u2019ll like Kooha. It is an elegant screen recorder app that is designed around user-friendliness and ease of use. Here\u2019s how to use it to record your desktop on Linux.<\/p>\n

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Installing Kooha on Linux<\/h2>\n

The Kooha screen recorder app is supported on Linux via Flatpak, Arch Linux (AUR), and the source code, which can be compiled. However, before we can go over how to use this program, we\u2019ll need to demonstrate how to install it.<\/p>\n

To install the Kooha application on your Linux computer, you\u2019ll need to open up a terminal window. You can open up a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T<\/strong> on the keyboard. Alternatively, search for \u201cTerminal\u201d in the app menu and launch it that way.<\/p>\n

When the terminal window is open, the installation can begin. Follow along with the installation instructions down below that corresponds with the method of installation you prefer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Flatpak<\/h4>\n

Kooha\u2019s primary way of distribution is the Flathub app store as a Flatpak package. The reason for this is that the app is designed for the Gnome desktop, and the Gnome team works on Flatpak. However, any Linux desktop can use Flatpak.<\/p>\n

To start the installation of Kooha via Flatpak, you\u2019ll have to set up the Flatpak runtime. Setting up the runtime starts by installing the \u201cflatpak\u201d package onto your computer. You can install this package by searching for \u201cflatpak\u201d in your distribution\u2019s package manager.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re having issues setting up the Flatpak runtime on your computer, we\u2019ve got you covered! Check out our in-depth guide on how to install and set up Flatpak on Linux. It\u2019ll tell you everything you need to know to get it working!<\/p>\n

Once the Flatpak runtime is configured and set up on your system, you\u2019ll need to enable the Flathub app store. To enable the Flathub app store, use the flatpak remote-add<\/strong> command down below.<\/p>\n

\nflatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https:\/\/flathub.org\/repo\/flathub.flatpakrepo\n<\/pre>\n
With the Flathub app store installed onto your Linux computer, you\u2019ll be able to install the Kooha application. Using the flatpak install<\/strong> command below, set up the app.<\/p>\n
\nflatpak install flathub io.github.seadve.Kooha\n<\/pre>\n
Arch Linux<\/h4>\n
The Kooha application is available for installation on Arch Linux via the Arch Linux AUR. To start the installation, you must install the Trizen AUR helper. This program simplifies the setup of AUR apps.<\/p>\n
\nsudo pacman -S git base-devel\ngit clone https:\/\/aur.archlinux.org\/trizen.git\ncd trizen\/\nmakepkg -sri\n<\/pre>\n
WIth the Trizen application installed, you\u2019ll be able to set up the Kooha application on your computer using the trizen -S<\/strong> command.<\/p>\n
\ntrizen -S kooha <\/pre>\n
Source code<\/h4>\n
While we do not recommend it, installing the Kooha application on your Linux PC from the available source code is possible. For more information on how you can get this application working on your Linux PC, please check out the official Kooha web page.<\/p>\n
How to record your Linux desktop with Kooha<\/h2>\n
To record your Linux desktop with the Kooha application, start it up by searching for it in the application menu. Then, follow the step-by-step instructions below.<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/strong> Inside the Kooha application, you\u2019ll need to decide on what you want to record. To record just a section of the screen, click on the \u201cCapture a selection of screen\u201d box. Select the \u201cCapture a monitor or window\u201d box if you\u2019d prefer to record the entire desktop.<\/p>\n
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Step 2:<\/strong> After deciding what part of the screen to record in Kooha, you\u2019ll need to decide on sound options. Find the speaker icon in the app, and click on it if you want Kooha to record all sound coming from your computer.<\/p>\n
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On the other hand, keep this box unchecked if you do not want Kooha to record the audio from your Linux desktop.<\/p>\n
Step 3:<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve chosen if you wish to record audio from your speakers, you must decide if you want Kooha to record the microphone connected to your computer. To record from it, select the microphone button.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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If you do not want Kooha to record your microphone, do not select the button.<\/p>\n
Step 4:<\/strong> With your microphone settings tweaked, it is time to decide if Kooha should display your mouse pointer. To have the app display your pointer during the recordings, click on the \u201cMouse Pointer\u201d button.<\/p>\n
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Don\u2019t want to display your mouse pointer in your recordings? Don\u2019t select the button.<\/p>\n
Step 5:<\/strong> With all settings in Kooha configured, recording can begin. Select the \u201crecord\u201d button to start recording. When you click on the \u201crecord\u201d button, the app will begin recording your screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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When you\u2019ve finished recording, click on the stop button. After selecting stop, Kooha will save your video to \u201cVideos\u201d in your home directory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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