codeloop_start_recording
Start a background recording of the app window. Pair with codeloop_interact then codeloop_stop_recording.
When to use codeloop_start_recording
Use `codeloop_start_recording` when your AI agent needs to start a background recording of the app window. pair with codeloop_interact then codeloop_stop_recording.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| app_name | string | yes | App / window name to record. |
| project_dir | string | no | Project root. |
What you get back
{ recording_id, started_at }
FAQ
What does codeloop_start_recording do?
Start a background recording of the app window. Pair with codeloop_interact then codeloop_stop_recording.
When should an AI agent call codeloop_start_recording?
Use `codeloop_start_recording` when your AI agent needs to start a background recording of the app window. pair with codeloop_interact then codeloop_stop_recording.
What does codeloop_start_recording return?
{ recording_id, started_at }
Is codeloop_start_recording part of the CodeLoop MCP server?
Yes. CodeLoop ships as an MCP server installed via `npx codeloop init`. Cursor and Claude Code call it automatically once the User Rule (Cursor) or CLAUDE.md (Claude Code) is in place.