Repro Links
Share a link so anyone can record their screen and submit bug reports — no extension or sign-up required.
Overview
Repro Links let you create shareable URLs that anyone can open to record their screen directly in the browser. Customers, QA testers, and stakeholders can capture bug recordings without installing the VibeCheck extension or creating an account. Recordings land in your dashboard as normal tracks.
This is ideal for collecting bug reports from people outside your team — support tickets, client feedback, user research sessions, or any scenario where you can't ask someone to install a Chrome extension.
How it works
1. Create a Repro Link
On the VibeCheck platform, go to Repro Links in the sidebar and click + New. Enter a reference name (only visible to your team) and click Create link. The URL is automatically copied to your clipboard.
2. Share the link
Send the link to anyone — via Slack, email, support tickets, or embed it on your website. The recipient doesn't need a VibeCheck account or the Chrome extension.
3. Recipient records
When someone opens the link, they see a simple recording page with two options:
- Screen + voice — records the screen with microphone audio
- Screen only — records the screen without audio
They click Start Recording, share their screen via the browser's built-in screen sharing dialog, and record the bug. When done, they can preview the recording and add optional notes before submitting.
4. Track appears in your dashboard
The submitted recording appears in your VibeCheck dashboard as a normal track, tagged with "Submitted via Repro Link". You can view it, share it, and manage it like any other track.
Creating Repro Links
- Navigate to Repro Links from the sidebar
- Click + New in the top right
- Enter a reference name — this is for your team's internal use (e.g., "Checkout bug reports", "Client feedback portal")
- Click Create link
- The link URL is automatically copied to your clipboard
Managing Repro Links
Each Repro Link has a status:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ready for recording | Active, no recordings submitted yet |
| Recorded | Active, has submitted recordings |
| Disabled | Link is disabled, visitors see a "link disabled" message |
Actions
- Share — copy the link URL to clipboard
- Disable / Enable — toggle whether the link accepts new recordings
- Delete — permanently remove the link (existing tracks are not affected)
What the recorder sees
The recording page is clean and minimal — designed to be easy for anyone to use:
- Ready screen — choose "Screen + voice" or "Screen only", then click "Start Recording"
- Recording — a timer shows how long they've been recording, with a "Stop Recording" button
- Preview — they can watch the recording, add optional notes, and either redo or submit
- Success — confirmation that the recording was submitted
The page works in all modern browsers that support the Screen Capture API (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari 13+).
Viewing submitted recordings
Recordings submitted via Repro Links appear in two places:
- Repro Links page — each link shows its submitted recordings as sub-items
- Track detail page — the track sidebar shows a "Submitted via Repro Link" badge
Repro Link recordings do not appear on the main Tracks page to keep your dashboard organized. They're only visible under their respective Repro Link.
Use cases
Customer bug reports
Share a Repro Link in your support documentation or help center. When customers encounter a bug, they can record it immediately without any setup.
Client feedback
Send a Repro Link to clients during UAT (User Acceptance Testing). They record issues directly, giving your team video evidence and context.
QA without extension access
Some corporate environments restrict Chrome extension installation. Repro Links work entirely in the browser — no extensions needed.
Cross-browser testing
Since Repro Links use the browser's built-in screen recording API, testers can record bugs from any browser — not just Chrome.
Limits
Recordings submitted via Repro Links count toward the link creator's monthly recording limit:
| Plan | Monthly limit |
|---|---|
| Free | 25 recordings |
| Pro | Unlimited |
Tips
- Use descriptive reference names — name your links by project or feature area (e.g., "Payment flow bugs") so you can easily find relevant recordings
- Disable links when done — disable Repro Links after a testing cycle to prevent unexpected recordings
- Check recordings regularly — submissions appear in your dashboard immediately, so check periodically when you have active links