Takes for Mac

Takes for Mac is a free macOS teleprompter and video editor that uses Claude Code to storyboard, cut and draft social posts.

Takes for Mac is a free application for creating talking-head videos on macOS. It features a voice-following teleprompter, records camera and screen simultaneously, and works with Claude Code to generate storyboards, cut edits and draft posts for LinkedIn, X, YouTube and Shorts. Users talk into the teleprompter, record multiple takes, pick the best one and let AI handle the production process. The app stores all projects as plain folders locally in the movies directory without requiring an account or sending usage data. It supports feedback through chat and integrates with other agents via MCP using the user's own Claude plan.

Takes for Mac at a glance

Best for: Social media creator, Marketer
Runs on: macOS
Pricing: Free app; requires a paid Claude Pro or Max plan for AI features.
Released: October 2026
Category: AI video tool
Website: gettakes.app

Key features

Voice-following teleprompter
Simultaneous camera and screen recording
Claude Code storyboard generation
Automated video editing
Social media post drafting
Frame-specific edit feedback
Plain local folder storage

Use it for

Record talking-head videos with a teleprompter
Generate video storyboards from scripts
Cut and edit video takes automatically
Draft and schedule posts for social platforms

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