Watch a screenshot folder
Let Redaktr scan new images after they are saved into a selected Desktop or Screenshots folder.
Mac screenshot workflow
Keep CleanShot or Shottr. Add Redaktr before sharing.
CleanShot, Shottr, Preview, and the built-in Mac screenshot tools are good at capture and editing. Redaktr focuses on the missing safety layer: local detection and redaction for secrets, PII, customer data, faces, QR codes, and policy terms before screenshots leave your Mac.
How the tools fit together
| Tool | Primary job | Where Redaktr fits |
|---|---|---|
| CleanShot or Shottr | Fast capture, annotation, window capture, scrolling capture, and everyday screenshot editing. | Review the output for sensitive data before it is pasted into AI, Slack, email, or docs. |
| Preview | Manual markup and basic image handling already included with macOS. | Add detector-led review, policy terms, and flattened metadata-stripped clean exports. |
| Redaktr Capture | Capture from Redaktr when you want detection to start immediately. | Use Redaktr-owned capture commands for a safety-first screenshot flow. |
Common companion workflows
Drag or paste into Redaktr
Bring in one image when a screenshot looks risky and needs a local privacy check before sharing.
Batch review deliverables
Scan a folder of images and jump to the screenshots with likely leaks before sending client or public work.
Redaktr is not trying to replace your screenshot tool
The wedge is narrower: find what you are about to leak, then create a clean copy. Use the capture tool you like and add Redaktr where the risk appears.
When to use Redaktr after CleanShot or Shottr
- Before pasting a screenshot into ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI assistant.
- Before sending terminal output, logs, dashboards, or admin screens to a teammate.
- Before publishing a product screenshot, tutorial, launch post, or customer-facing demo.
- Before attaching a screenshot to a ticket where customer data or internal context may be visible.