ECHO

Changelog

Echo keeps getting better.

Every improvement, fix, and new capability—documented as we build alongside our alpha testers.

0.1.0-alpha.20/August 7, 2026Latest

Recorder Included

Echo now includes its own verified FFmpeg recording runtime. New users no

  • Bundles verified FFmpeg 8.1.2 and FFprobe with every installer and update
  • Always prefers Echo's bundled recorder over incompatible copies on PATH
  • Validates Windows Graphics Capture, Desktop Duplication, and NVENC during CI
  • Diagnostics now reports whether Echo is using its bundled runtime
  • Missing or damaged recording files now produce a clear repair message
  • Added automatic recovery after an unexpected FFmpeg recorder exit
  • Echo makes up to two controlled recovery attempts instead of remaining stopped
  • Added a manual Restart Recorder button in Settings
0.1.0-alpha.18/August 4, 2026

Capture controls, dialed in

More control over what Echo records and where every clip ends up.

  • Added selectable capture modes and targets
  • Added Balanced video quality preset
  • Improved clip folder handling
  • Updated settings persistence
0.1.0-alpha.17/August 1, 2026

The clip library arrives

A new home for every saved moment, designed to make browsing local clips immediate.

  • Introduced the local clip library
  • Added clip thumbnails, metadata, and playback
  • Added storage overview
  • Added one-click access to the clips folder