Show HN: Reintroducing Cap, the open source Loom alternative

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Post by mcilroy » Fri, Oct 04, 2024, 1:53 PM UTC

Hey everyone!

We launched the first version of Cap earlier this year. It wasn't great. We had tons of feedback.

A couple of months ago we started rebuilding Cap from the ground up (Tauri V2 + SolidJS).

We're now focused on being local first. Cap is 100% free to use locally.

New features include a powerful editor, screenshots, hotkeys and just overall a much better experience.

Would love for you to test it out - appreciate you!

Cheers, Richie

Show HN: Reintroducing Cap, the open source Loom alternative
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#2

Post by arunharidas » Fri, Oct 04, 2024, 3:20 PM UTC

Waiting for the docker install option.

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Post by pontusabra » Fri, Oct 04, 2024, 3:57 PM UTC

I really like Cap, switched from Loom and never looked back

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Post by oliviahanlon » Fri, Oct 04, 2024, 4:13 PM UTC

love it!

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Post by [deleted] » Sat, Oct 05, 2024, 5:31 AM UTC

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Post by paulyy_y » Sat, Oct 05, 2024, 1:34 PM UTC

Doesn't look anything like the Lucas arts adventure game, I fear.

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Post by vardump » Sat, Oct 05, 2024, 2:03 PM UTC

paulyy_y wrote: post #6

Doesn't look anything like the Lucas arts adventure game, I fear.

I was expecting same. Names are so overloaded nowadays.

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Post by mcilroy » Sat, Oct 05, 2024, 2:05 PM UTC

vardump wrote: post #7

paulyy_y wrote: post #6

Doesn't look anything like the Lucas arts adventure game, I fear.

I was expecting same. Names are so overloaded nowadays.

One day!

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Post by ihaveone » Sat, Oct 05, 2024, 5:03 PM UTC

Love this. Looking forward to docker selfhost!

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Post by MrVandemar » Sun, Oct 06, 2024, 1:12 AM UTC

paulyy_y wrote: post #6

Doesn't look anything like the Lucas arts adventure game, I fear.

You mean Loom™, the latest masterpiece of fantasy story-telling from Lucasfilm's Brian Moriarty? It's an extraordinary adventure with an interface of magic. Stunning, high-resolution, 3D landscapes, sophisticated score and musical effects.

But wait, there's more!

Loom™ has no burdensome typing, mapping, or inventory management. And unlike many adventure games today, it's easy for beginners to enjoy.

A leading game magazine says it's “Enchanting, complex, captivating”.

Beat the rush! Go out and buy Loom™ today.