Market Trends
Gemini Executive Synthesis
Recordly's cursor following feature on Linux.
Technical Positioning
Delivering reliable, professional-grade screen recording functionality across supported operating systems, specifically Linux, for 'professional product videos, demos, and tutorials'.
SaaS Insight & Market Implications
This bug report exposes a critical functional defect in Recordly's cursor following feature on Linux, directly impacting its utility for 'professional product videos, demos, and tutorials.' Despite a proposed fix, the issue persists, with specific user reports detailing erratic behavior, multi-monitor complications, and functionality limited to the application window. The underlying cause appears linked to Electron's capture path limitations on Linux. This failure to deliver core recording functionality on a major OS undermines Recordly's market positioning as a professional tool. Unreliable cursor tracking renders demos and tutorials unprofessional, creating a significant barrier to adoption for Linux-based users in a B2B context.
Proprietary Technical Taxonomy
Raw Developer Origin & Technical Request
GitHub Issue
Mar 15, 2026
Repo: webadderall/Recordly
[Bug]: Cursor following not working on linux
### Search existing issues
- [x] I have searched the existing issues
### Describe the bug
Cursor following does not work on linux. Sometimes the cursor does move but it's very very random and only a little bit, i attached a video below. I am on arch using wayland on KDE.
[recording-1773603130756.webm.cursor.json](github.com/user-attachments/...
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### Expected behavior
I expect for the cursor to follow.
### To Reproduce
Record on linux.
### Screenshots
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### OS
Linux
### OS Version
Arch Linux
### Other OS
_No response_
### Additional context
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Developer Debate & Comments
Same here, i am using Fedora.
same issue, they said "Linux currently use Electron's capture path, which means the OS cursor cannot always be hidden during recording." so i think is the reason why but idk lmk if this can be fixed
[fix(linux): restore cursor follow with linux bounds + hook mouse cache](https://github.com/webadderall/Recordly/commit/a648c3fecaab290be8b96d412053b9a23f1937e5) Let me know if this changes anything
> [fix(linux): restore cursor follow with linux bounds + hook mouse cache](https://github.com/webadderall/Recordly/commit/a648c3fecaab290be8b96d412053b9a23f1937e5) > > Let me know if this changes anything still doesn't look like it is fixed. i am on two monitors, does that change anything? i notice when i move between monitors the cursor moves a little. after submitting this comment i will try on 1 monitor https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4ffaeef8-6304-4773-8058-b5ac4545bce9
Still didn't work, but found something very useful. The cursor only moves when my mouse is over the recordly window. See the attached video. https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2a5113d8-ec8c-437f-b604-4cb748e56f28
Adjacent Repository Pain Points
Other highly discussed features and pain points extracted from webadderall/Recordly.
Extracted Positioning
Critical bugs in screen recording and video processing (v1.1.6 regressions)
Reliable, cross-platform screen recording for professional use
Top Replies
This is so I can assign priority to the really annoying bugs that you guys may be facing 😅
Hi webadderall. First of all, I absolutely love this project. I downloaded and tried out the latest release (v1.1.6) and it says "Native window capture failed, falling back to browser based capture...
The latest update seems to have introduced a number of regressions, try v1.1.5 for now 😅 A clean update should ship tomorrow or today
Extracted Positioning
Audio input/output loss and webcam display issues after updating Recordly on Windows 11.
Maintaining core recording and editing functionality across updates and operating systems, ensuring a stable and reliable user experience for professional video creation.
Top Replies
Still present in v1.1.7? Also, is auto-updating working for you?
version v1.1.8 auto update is working but still the audio and webcam are not working. I redownloaded v1.1.5 the audio and webcam are working fine.
@matomitw @webadderall I have described the Recordly errors on [Windows in more detail here for v1.1.9](https://github.com/webadderall/Recordly/issues/140)
Extracted Positioning
Enhanced webcam overlay and shortcut display during screen recording
Professional video creation tool with advanced customization
Top Replies
Translation: [Feature]: I hope that while screen recording is being done with the webcam, the webcam image can be displayed on the desktop, and its position and shape can be freely adjusted. It wou...
写中文，用AI转化需求啊。服了，你这个老6
I hope that in the process of recording the screen and turning on the camera recording at the same time, the camera picture can be displayed on the desktop, and the position and shape of the camera...
Extracted Positioning
Failure to generate cursor telemetry (`.cursor.json`) after DMG installation on macOS, impacting editor features.
Ensuring full feature functionality across all installation methods and target platforms, particularly for core features like cursor-based suggestions in a professional screen recorder.
Extracted Positioning
Feature request for basic audio track editing controls within Recordly's video editor.
Enhancing Recordly's capabilities as a "professional product videos, demos, and tutorials" tool by integrating essential audio editing functionalities, reducing reliance on external software and streamlining the production workflow.
Engagement Signals
Cross-Market Term Frequency
Quantifies the cross-market adoption of foundational terms like Linux and recording by tracking occurrence frequency across active SaaS architectures and enterprise developer debates.