This guide will help you set up your workspace, record your first video, and start improving your product and engineering feedback loops in minutes.
1️⃣ Install the Chrome Extension
The Chrome Extension lets you:
Record from any browser tab
Add videos directly inside GitHub pull requests
Capture bugs, flows, and feedback instantly
How to install:
Go to the Chrome Web Store
Search for Videolink
Click Add to Chrome
Log in to your Videolink account
Once installed, you’ll see the Record Video button inside:
GitHub Pull Requests
Your browser toolbar
You can now record your screen, tab, or camera in one click.
2️⃣ Use the GitHub App (for Issues & Open Source Projects)
The Videolink GitHub App helps teams add video context directly to GitHub issues.
When installed:
Contributors see a suggestion to record a short video
A secure video link is automatically added to the issue
No login is required for viewers
How to install:
Go to the Videolink GitHub App
Click Install
Select the repository
Confirm permissions
Perfect for:
🐞 Bug reports
💡 Feature explanations
🔍 PR clarifications
🔄 Async collaboration
3️⃣ Invite Your Team
Bring your product managers, engineers, QA, and stakeholders into one workspace.
How to invite members:
Go to Dashboard → Settings → Organization
Click Invite Member
Enter their email address
Assign a role (Admin, Member, etc.)
Send invitation
Invited users will receive an email to join your organization.
4️⃣ Record Your First Video
Recording with Videolink is simple.
To record:
Click Record Video
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Choose:
Screen
Browser tab
Camera
Start recording
Stop when finished
Share the generated secure link
You can use videos to:
Explain bugs visually
Review pull requests
Share product feedback
Walk through features
Replace status meetings
Clear visual context reduces back-and-forth and speeds up decisions.
5️⃣ Want a Walkthrough?
If you’d like help setting up your workspace or want to see real use cases:
We’ll show you how teams use Videolink to close feedback loops faster and eliminate unnecessary meetings.