error on first try

[drazin]

macOS version: Unknown ()
Kap version: 3.6.0

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Error: Command failed: /Applications/Kap.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar.unpacked/node_modules/mac-screen-capture-permissions/screen-capture-permissions
spawnSync /Applications/Kap.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar.unpacked/node_modules/mac-screen-capture-permissions/screen-capture-permissions Unknown system error -86
at Function.module.exports.sync (/Applications/Kap.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar/node_modules/mac-screen-capture-permissions/node_modules/execa/index.js:168:25)
at exports.hasScreenCapturePermission (/Applications/Kap.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar/node_modules/mac-screen-capture-permissions/index.js:27:25)
at ensureScreenCapturePermissions (/Applications/Kap.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar/dist-js/common/system-permissions.js:64:23)
at Object.openCropperWindow [as open] (/Applications/Kap.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar/dist-js/windows/cropper.js:81:66)
at Object.openCropperWindow (/Applications/Kap.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar/dist-js/tray.js:26:129)

[twwright]

Hi @drazin!

The error seems to indicate that Kap could not check screen capture permissions due to some system compatibility issue. -86 could mean the binary is the incorrect architecture type for your Mac.

Can you try these steps:

1. Go to System Preferences > Privacy & Security > Privacy > Screen Recording
2. Ensure Kap is listed and enabled
3. If not, add Kap
4. Restart Kap completely after making changes.

If the issue persists, can you double-check you have the correct version of Kap for your Mac:

• If you are using an M-series Mac, you will want to be sure to download the Apple silicon version
• If you are using an older Mac, you should use the Intel version

Let me know how it goes! :)

[drazin]

Thanks. I have an m4 Mac and did download the silicon version. I was not prompted or anything to set or accept permissions.

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[twwright]

Understood. Try adding the permissions and see if that resolves.

Next you will want to update to Rosetta 2:

• Open Terminal and enter: softwareupdate --install-rosetta
• Then restart Kap