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flameshot: Create a screenshot from a specific monitor.
$ flameshot screen --number ${2}
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This command is using the "flameshot" screenshot tool to capture a specific screen on your computer.

Here's a breakdown of the components:

  • "flameshot": This is the name of the command or tool that is being used, in this case, it is the flameshot screenshot tool.
  • "screen": This is a subcommand of the flameshot tool, indicating that you want to capture a screen.
  • "--number": This is an option provided by the flameshot tool, indicating that you want to specify the screen number.
  • "${2}": This is a parameter or argument that provides the value for the screen number. The value "${2}" implies that the screen number is being passed as the second argument when executing the command. The actual value can vary depending on how the command is being used.

So, when this command is executed, it captures a screenshot of a specific screen indicated by the provided screen number.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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