# Scribe

> Turn screen workflows into step-by-step visual documentation automatically

Scribe captures screen actions and mouse clicks to generate step-by-step procedural guides and standard operating procedures. It eliminates the manual work of taking screenshots and writing instructions by creating editable, shareable documents as you work.

Website: https://scribe.com/

## What it is for

- Create standard operating procedures and software guides by clicking through a workflow
- Onboard new employees with visual step-by-step documentation
- Document software setups and technical workflows for IT and support teams

## Features

- Automatic click and action detection to generate steps
- Annotated screen captures generated on the fly
- Built-in visual editor to redact sensitive info or edit text
- Instant sharing via web link, PDF export, or embeds
- Pre-built template gallery for common company procedures

## Pricing

Freemium. Free plan available; paid Pro and Enterprise tiers for desktop recording and custom branding

## Details

- Type: Browser extension
- Category: [Productivity](https://xiry.app/topics/productivity.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Browser extension, Web, macOS, Windows
- For: Operations teams, IT professionals, managers, and anyone writing software guides or SOPs
- Alternative to: Loom, Tango, Guidde
- Tags: sop, documentation, onboarding, workflow, browser extension

## Why it was saved

- [@andrewcodesmith, 8 March 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4QSyNdNbZC/): Eliminates manual documentation writing by recording your actions and generating annotated guides and screenshots instantly.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to Loom](https://xiry.app/alternatives/loom.md)

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/scribe

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