Wacaw: Mac Webcam Capture Tool

Wacaw is a command-line utility for macOS that empowers users to capture both still images and video from attached cameras. It provides a straightforward and efficient way to interact with your webcam directly from the terminal.

Key Features and Usage

This tool is designed for developers and power users who prefer terminal-based operations. Below are common usage examples:

Capture a Picture

To take a single picture from your default webcam and save it to a file:

wacaw filename

Record Video

To record a video clip for a specified duration:

wacaw --video filename -D duration_in_seconds

Replace duration_in_seconds with the desired length of the video recording.

Custom Resolution Capture

You can specify the width and height for image captures:

wacaw -x width -y height filename

Adjust width and height to your preferred resolution.

Copy Image to Clipboard

After taking a picture, you can directly copy it to your clipboard:

wacaw --to-clipboard

List Available Devices

To see a list of all connected camera devices recognized by Wacaw:

wacaw -L

External Resources

• Apple AVFoundation Documentation - For understanding camera and media capture on macOS.
• Wacaw GitHub Repository - The official source for the tool's code and further development.
• Using Terminal to Take Photos with Webcam on Mac - A guide on utilizing command-line tools for webcam captures.