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Version: 0.1.0

Recording Your Tab

CowLoom allows you to easily record your current tab, complete with both audio from the webpage and your own voice. Follow these steps to start and stop your recordings.

Starting Recording​

  1. Open the Tab: Begin by opening the tab you want to record, such as a YouTube video or any other webpage.

  2. Click the ⚪ Icon: In your Chrome Toolbar, you'll find the CowLoom icon represented by a white circle (⚪). Click on this icon to open the Popup Menu.

  3. Start Recording: Within the Popup Menu, click the "Start Recording" button. This will initiate the recording process.

  4. Alternative Methods:

    • Right-click on the page and select "Record" from the context menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Y to start recording.

Stopping Recording​

  1. Click the 🔴 Icon: To stop your recording, click on the red square icon (🔴) located in your Chrome Toolbar. This will open the Popup Menu.

  2. Stop Recording: Within the Popup Menu, click the "Stop Recording" button. This action will conclude the recording.

  3. Alternative Methods:

    • Right-click on the page and choose "Stop Recording" from the context menu.
    • Utilize the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Y to halt the recording process.

Using the Popup Menu​

The CowLoom Popup Menu provides convenient access to various recording options and information.

  1. Access the Popup Menu: Simply click on the ⚪ icon in your Toolbar to open the Popup Menu.

  2. Available Actions:

    • Start and stop recording with ease.
    • Check the current recording status and view the duration of the recording.
    • Toggle the extension's ability to record audio from your microphone.

Recording Indicator Ribbon​

While a recording is in progress, a red ribbon will appear at the top of the tab. This ribbon serves as a visual indicator, showing that the recording is actively capturing content. It also displays the current duration of the recording.

The ribbon will automatically disappear when you stop the recording or refresh the page.

Accessing Recorded Content​

Once you've completed a recording, Chrome will automatically download the video file as recording.webm. If multiple recordings are made, they will be numbered sequentially (e.g., recording-1.webm, recording-2.webm, and so on).