wulkano/kap

Error: Could not start recording within 5 seconds

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#921 opened on Aug 26, 2020

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Help WantedPriority: HighSentryType: Bug

Description

Sentry Issue: KAP-5VJ

macOS version: Mojave (10.14) Kap version: 3.3.1

Recording error

Error: Could not start recording within 5 seconds
    at Timeout._onTimeout (/Applications/Kap.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar/node_modules/aperture/index.js:108:21)

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Tech stack
javascriptnodejselectron
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of macOS permissionsFamiliarity with Electron appsNode.js debugging skills
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Investigate the aperture module's timeout configuration in node modules/aperture/index.js (line 108). Check if the issue is related to macOS screen recording permissions or hardware acceleration. Review the 31 comments for potential workarounds or root cause analysis. Look for any linked PRs or maintainer responses that indicate a known fix.