ChatCLI
Focus: cli, terminal and llm. Shares open source with Flameshot. Rated 4.3 (Flameshot: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
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Desktop App
Flameshot
An open-source screenshot tool with quick, built-in annotation.
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What is Flameshot?
Flameshot is a free, open-source screenshot app that lets you capture part of the screen and annotate it straight away with arrows, boxes, text, blur and numbered markers. You can copy, save or pin the result in seconds, with keyboard shortcuts and a command-line interface for power users.
Pros
- Annotate right after capturing
- Blur sensitive details
- Fast keyboard-driven workflow
Cons
- No screen recording
- Some features behave differently on macOS
Who should use Flameshot
Anyone who shares marked-up screenshots in bug reports, guides or chats.
Who may not need it
People who need video recordings of their screen.
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Free alternatives to Flameshot
Free resources that cover similar ground.
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Focus: terminal, emulator and gpu. Shares open source with Flameshot. Rated 4.9 (Flameshot: 4.6).
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Focus: terminal, cli and cheatsheet. Shares open source with Flameshot. Rated 4.8 (Flameshot: 4.6).
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Focus: screen recording, live streaming and video. Shares open source with Flameshot. Rated 4.7 (Flameshot: 4.6).
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Focus: office suite, documents and spreadsheets. Shares open source with Flameshot. Same 4.6 rating.
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