How Recording Works
Understand what mimic captures and how it transforms your actions into automation.
What Gets Captured
When you start a recording session, mimic observes multiple data streams simultaneously to build a complete picture of your workflow:
photo_camera Screenshots
Captured automatically on every mouse click, providing visual context for each action.
left_click Mouse Activity
Click positions, scroll events, and movement heatmaps show interaction patterns.
⌨keyboard_keys Keystrokes
mimic understands how you interact with your computer so that it can do the task right the first time.
Contextual Data
Beyond raw inputs, mimic also records rich contextual information:
- Window Timeline: Tracks which applications you use and for how long.
- Browser URLs: Captures visited pages in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Arc, Edge, and Brave.
- Clipboard Events: Notes when you copy and paste content (content preview only, not full text).
- Audio Narration: Optional voice recording is transcribed with timestamps for step-by-step context.
Recording Intent
Before each session, you can specify your recording intent to help the AI better interpret your actions:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Workflow | Capture a repeatable procedure for SOP creation |
| Training | Create instructional material for team onboarding |
| Optimization | Analyze for AI or automation opportunities |
| Documentation | General reference and process documentation |
Capture Styles
You can also choose how the recording should be interpreted:
- Literal: Exact steps as performed—best for precise, repetitive tasks.
- Generalized: Abstract into a flexible template—best for variable workflows.
Session Data Structure
Each recording session produces a structured JSON file containing all captured data, organized for AI processing. This includes timestamped screenshots, interaction logs, window changes, and optional audio transcripts with speaker detection.