Show HN: Mimik – open-source local-first alternative to Scribe and Tango

Category: devtools

Tags: browser-extension, workflow-documentation, local-first

Score: 6.5/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 7, Documentation: 7, Utility: 7)

Mimik is a browser extension that automatically captures user workflows into step-by-step guides with annotated screenshots, operating entirely locally without any cloud dependency. It offers unique features like smart blurring of sensitive data, optional AI-generated descriptions using local API keys, and multi-format export, making it a compelling open-source alternative to proprietary tools like Scribe and Tango.

Target audience: developers, technical writers, devops

Repository: https://github.com/westpoint-io/mimik · TypeScript · MIT · 1 stars

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