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grim: Screenshot a specific output.
$ grim -o ${path-to-output_file}
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The command grim -o ${path-to-output_file} is used to take a screenshot (or "grab an image") of the current screen and save it to a specific output file. Here's an explanation of each part of the command:

  • grim: This is the name of the command-line tool or program that allows you to capture screenshots on a Linux or BSD-based operating system. It is part of the Grim software package.

  • -o: This is a flag used in the grim command to specify the output file location. The -o flag is followed by the path or location where you want to save the screenshot.

  • ${path-to-output_file}: This is a placeholder for the actual path or location of the output file. You need to replace ${path-to-output_file} with the desired path or filename where you want to save the screenshot. For example, you might replace it with /home/user/screenshots/image.png to save the screenshot as image.png in the screenshots directory of the user's home directory.

In summary, the grim -o ${path-to-output_file} command allows you to capture a screenshot of your screen and save it to a specific file location or path.

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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