local API for apps

[Droppix]

Problem Statement

It would be interesting to be able to control BetterCapture through third-party applications. Personally, I'd like my application (SaaS) to be able to select the application I want to record (Video + Audio), and retrieve its content for processing.

Proposed Solution

This API (HTTP/HTTPS?) would enable SelectWindow/StartRecord/StopRecord/Parameters..., a bit like what we do today with MCP. Of course, you'd have to secure it! (Apikey/Secretkey).
Choosing HTTPS would enable easy/quick integration of apps written in javascript.

Alternatives Considered

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Additional Context

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[jsattler]

@Droppix thanks for sharing your idea. I'm thinking about how to allow users to write their own plugins outside the core of BetterCapture. I think there are many great ideas to improve BetterCapture, but some are very niche and hard to justify the maintenance effort they introduce.