mdn / mdn/browser-compat-data

api.MediaTrackConstraints.displaySurface - in getDisplayMedia no longer supported on safari

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Description

MDN URL

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/MediaTrackConstraints/displaySurface

What specific section or headline is this issue about?

Browser compatibility

What information was incorrect, unhelpful, or incomplete?

It says Safari has full support, but it no longer has any effect when provided to getDisplayMedia, possibly since safari changed to use the system picker.

What did you expect to see?

Not supported on safari, or limited support, if this document also refers the setting you get from the track (and if that works, I haven't checked)

Do you have any supporting links, references, or citations?

No response

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Research direction

Start with the linked MDN page and its browser compatibility data for MediaTrackConstraints.displaySurface. Verify Safari behavior for getDisplayMedia and determine whether the reported limitation applies only to the constraint or also to the track setting. Update the relevant compatibility data and run the repository’s validation checks.

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Assessment

Tech stack
json
Domain
documentation, web-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
70/100

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