# Annotake > A Mac menu-bar app that turns on-screen actions into captioned screenshots for AI chats. Canonical: https://usefulshelf.co/apps/annotake Last updated: 2026-10-28 Annotake is a Mac app that records steps on your screen as screenshots with captions. It produces a card you can drag into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or other image-capable chats. Listed under Productivity on UsefulShelf. Pricing: Free. Available on macOS. [Visit website](https://annotake.app/?utm_source=usefulshelf&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=directory&utm_content=web-annotake-free&ref=usefulshelf) | Information | Details | | --- | --- | | Category | Productivity | | Pricing | Free. Free during the beta. | | Platforms | macOS. macOS 15 or later; Apple silicon and Intel. | | Listed on UsefulShelf | 2026-10-20 | | Updated | 2026-10-28 | ## Overview ### About Annotake is a Mac app that records steps on your screen as screenshots with captions. It produces a card you can drag into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or other image-capable chats. ### Who is it for? Mac users who want to show an AI what they see on screen. ### The problem It helps when you need to explain a multi-step on-screen action to an AI without manually writing each step. ### How it works Press the hotkey, click through the actions in any app, then drag the generated card into your AI chat. The app turns each step into a captioned screenshot. ### Key features - Captures each step as a screenshot with a caption - Lets you start and stop recording with a keyboard shortcut - Exports recordings as PNG files and a steps.md file - Lets you drag the recording card into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or other image chats ### What makes it different It records locally on your Mac, uses pixel comparison and macOS Accessibility for captions, and does not upload your screen content. ### Use cases Use it when you need to show an AI a UI bug, a settings flow, or another multi-step screen action. Every listing is reviewed before it goes live. [How review works](https://usefulshelf.co/bot). ## Features - Captures each step as a screenshot with a caption - Lets you start and stop recording with a keyboard shortcut - Exports recordings as PNG files and a steps.md file - Lets you drag the recording card into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or other image chats ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Annotake? Annotake is a Mac app that records steps on your screen as screenshots with captions. It produces a card you can drag into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or other image-capable chats. ### Who is Annotake for? Mac users who want to show an AI what they see on screen. ### How does Annotake work? Press the hotkey, click through the actions in any app, then drag the generated card into your AI chat. The app turns each step into a captioned screenshot. ### What makes Annotake different? It records locally on your Mac, uses pixel comparison and macOS Accessibility for captions, and does not upload your screen content. ### When would someone use Annotake? Use it when you need to show an AI a UI bug, a settings flow, or another multi-step screen action. ### What are the key features of Annotake? Captures each step as a screenshot with a caption. Lets you start and stop recording with a keyboard shortcut. Exports recordings as PNG files and a steps.md file. Lets you drag the recording card into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or other image chats. ### How is Annotake priced? Its listing shows a free pricing model. Check the official website for current plans and limits. ### Where can I use Annotake? Annotake is available on macOS. ### Where is the official Annotake website? Annotake is at annotake.app. UsefulShelf links to it directly from this page. ![Show any AI exactly what you see. A strip of film with three captioned frames.](https://annotake.app/assets/img/og.v2.png) ## Reviews No reviews yet. ## Domain Rating by Ahrefs Recorded scores out of 100. [Ahrefs](https://ahrefs.com/). | Date | Domain Rating | Recorded at | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-10-20 | 2.1 | 2026-10-20T09:46:52.618Z | | 2026-10-21 | 2.1 | 2026-10-21T00:50:27.744Z | | 2026-10-22 | 2.1 | 2026-10-22T00:30:59.208Z | | 2026-10-23 | 2.1 | 2026-10-23T00:27:27.245Z | | 2026-10-24 | 2.1 | 2026-10-24T01:39:34.162Z | | 2026-10-25 | 6 | 2026-10-25T01:14:45.983Z | | 2026-10-26 | 6 | 2026-10-26T01:15:37.425Z | | 2026-10-27 | 6 | 2026-10-27T00:30:24.323Z | | 2026-10-28 | 6 | 2026-10-28T02:20:52.831Z | | 2026-10-29 | 6 | 2026-10-29T01:51:05.009Z | | 2026-10-30 | 6 | 2026-10-30T07:13:26.803Z | | 2026-10-31 | 6 | 2026-10-31T03:02:31.720Z | | 2026-11-01 | 6 | 2026-11-01T01:15:39.552Z | | 2026-11-02 | 6 | 2026-11-02T03:02:22.445Z | | 2026-11-03 | 6 | 2026-11-03T05:31:48.584Z | | 2026-11-04 | 6 | 2026-11-04T01:27:06.022Z | | 2026-11-05 | 6 | 2026-11-05T03:01:55.628Z | ## Related - [Stripix](https://usefulshelf.co/apps/stripix): An offline photo and PDF converter for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android. - [Syncophant](https://usefulshelf.co/apps/syncophant): Remote storage that feels local - [EatUp](https://usefulshelf.co/apps/eatup): Disk space analyzer and cleanup tool for Windows 10 and 11. - [More in Productivity](https://usefulshelf.co/category/productivity)