Question 1

What is VibeCap?

Accepted Answer

VibeCap is a native macOS screenshot workflow app built for AI work. It helps you capture a region, annotate it, and paste it directly into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Figma, Terminal, and more.

Question 2

How is VibeCap different from the built-in macOS screenshot tool?

Accepted Answer

VibeCap focuses on what happens after capture: annotation, direct paste into AI tools, and screenshot library management. The built-in tool captures well, but it does not manage the AI handoff or screenshot lifecycle.

Question 3

Does VibeCap only work on macOS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. VibeCap is a native macOS menu bar app and is positioned as a Mac-first product.

Question 4

Which apps can I paste screenshots into?

Accepted Answer

ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Figma, Terminal apps, and any app that accepts image paste.

Question 5

How does terminal paste work?

Accepted Answer

When you paste into Terminal, VibeCap converts the screenshot into a local file path so terminal-based workflows stay fast and natural.

Question 6

How many free screenshots do I get?

Accepted Answer

You get 128 free screenshots total. Every successful screenshot that enters the preview flow consumes 1 free screenshot.

Question 7

What happens when I use all 128 free screenshots?

Accepted Answer

When your free quota is exhausted, you cannot start new captures. Your existing screenshots remain available and you can still browse and manage your screenshot library.

Question 8

What does Pro unlock?

Accepted Answer

Pro unlocks unlimited screenshots. You get the same workflow and features, just without the 128 screenshot limit.

Question 9

Do Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime include the same Pro features?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime all unlock the same Pro entitlement: unlimited screenshots.

Question 10

Are my existing screenshots still available after my free quota runs out?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After quota is exhausted, existing screenshots remain accessible. You can browse, copy, and manage your screenshot library. You just cannot start new captures.

Question 11

Does VibeCap require an account?

Accepted Answer

No. VibeCap is a local macOS utility, not an account-based SaaS app.

Question 12

Are screenshots uploaded anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. VibeCap is local-first. Your screenshots stay on your Mac and are not uploaded to any cloud service.

Question 13

What permissions does VibeCap need?

Accepted Answer

Screen Recording for capture and Accessibility for paste automation.

Question 14

Can I still browse or manage my screenshots after quota is exhausted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The screenshot library remains fully accessible. You can browse, preview, copy, and manage existing screenshots. You just cannot create new ones until you upgrade to Pro.

Question 15

Does a failed or canceled screenshot consume quota?

Accepted Answer

No. Only successful screenshots that enter the preview flow consume your free quota. If a screenshot is canceled or fails, it does not count against your 128 free screenshots.

Question 16

Is there still a subscription free trial?

Accepted Answer

The main free experience is 128 free screenshots. If intro offer or free trial messaging exists for subscriptions, it's secondary to the 128 screenshot quota.

Question 17

How do I restore purchases?

Accepted Answer

You can restore purchases through the app's upgrade or settings panel. This will restore any previous Pro purchase tied to your Apple ID.

Question 18

How do I manage my subscription?

Accepted Answer

Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID settings, just like other App Store subscriptions.

Question 19

Does Lifetime include the same Pro entitlement as subscription?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lifetime unlocks the same Pro tier as Monthly and Yearly subscriptions: unlimited screenshots.

Question 20

Who is VibeCap for?

Accepted Answer

Developers, designers, product teams, and anyone who frequently sends screenshots into AI tools or other apps as part of their daily workflow.

VibeCap FAQ

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