I didn't want to pay for Loom for my product demos, so I built my own browser extension completely with GPT-4

Hey IndieHackers!

Recently, I was in a situation where I had to demo my product frequently. I was using Loom, a popular screen recording tool, to record these demos. But, I didn't like to pay for it, I felt I could create a simpler version myself.

So, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I thought to myself, "Why not build a browser extension that allows me to show my webcam while doing product demos?" And that's exactly what I did.

I spent a few hours coding up the extension, testing it, and refining it until I had a tool that was perfect for my needs. The best part? It was mostly created by GPT-4 and it didn't cost me a dime (apart from the time and effort, of course).

The extension works seamlessly, allowing me to present my webcam feed directly on the browser. It's super easy to use and has been a game-changer for my product demos. Now, I can easily show my face and reactions, making the demo more personal and engaging. Here is the link to my post about product demo: https://www.indiehackers.com/product/contentable-ai/how-we-leverage-our-own-custom-ai-to-create-social-content-faster-at-contentable-ai-including-this-post--Ng1r7n4gRf8tgASWWR4

I just wanted to share this little hack with all of you, in case you're in a similar situation. Don't be afraid to build your own tools if existing ones don't serve you well or seem overpriced. It's a great learning experience and can save you some cash!

I'm also sharing the code here for the extension if you want to use https://github.com/itsmasabdi/free-loom-extension . I use it with Kap on Mac and it's great.

Keep hacking, folks!