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Using YakShaver with Third-Party Recording Tools
While Microsoft Teams and the browser extension are the recommended ways to get started with YakShaver, we also support a variety of third-party recording tools. These tools offer additional flexibility and features like keyboard shortcuts for power users who want to optimize their workflow.
How It Works
When configured correctly, YakShaver monitors specific folders in your OneDrive for new recordings. When it finds a new recording, it automatically processes it into a work item.
Setup with Snagit
Snagit is a popular screen recording tool that works seamlessly with YakShaver. For detailed usage instructions after setup, see our Recording with Snagit Guide
Windows Snipping Tool
The built-in Windows Snipping Tool can also be configured to work with YakShaver. For detailed usage instructions after setup, see our Windows Snipping Tool Guide.
Initial Setup
- Open Windows Settings > System > Storage
- Under "Save locations", set Videos to your OneDrive folder:
OneDrive/Recordings/SnippingTool/ - Open Snipping Tool settings and ensure recordings save to this location
📖 For detailed recording instructions and best practices, see our Windows Snipping Tool Guide
Mac Screenshot App
The built-in Mac Screenshot App provides an easy way for MacOS users to create work items. For detailed usage instructions after setup, see our Mac Screenshot App Guide.
Initial Setup
- Create the recordings folder:
OneDrive/Recordings/ScreenshotApp/ - Configure Screenshot App to save to this location
- Enable microphone access
📖 For detailed recording instructions and best practices, see our Mac Screenshot App Guide
Other Recording Tools
You can use almost any recording tool with YakShaver if it can save to a specific folder. Just configure your tool to save recordings to:
OneDrive/Recordings/[ToolName]/
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Wrong file format?
Ensure your recording tool is saving in .mp4 or .mov format - Files saved to wrong location?
Double-check the save location in your recording tool's settings