What is maim?
maim is a command-line tool that captures screenshots of the desktop. It allows users to take screenshots of specific regions, leveraging the slop utility to select the desired area. Designed as a successor to the popular scrot screenshot tool, maim aims to provide a more streamlined and capable experience for users who prefer a terminal-based approach to capturing screen content
Highlights
- Region selection: Enables users to capture screenshots of specific areas on the desktop using the slop tool
- Command-line interface: Provides a terminal-based approach to taking screenshots, suitable for users who prefer a text-based workflow
- Improved upon scrot: Builds upon the functionality of the scrot screenshot tool, offering enhanced capabilities and a more refined user experience
- Desktop capture: Allows users to capture the entire desktop or selected regions
Platforms
- Linux
Languages
- English