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maim:tldr:152a7

maim: Capture a screenshot of the selected region.
$ maim --select ${path-to-screenshot-png}
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This command is using the "maim" utility to capture a screenshot and save it as a PNG image.

Here is an explanation of each part of the command:

  • "maim" is the name of the utility or command-line tool used for taking screenshots.
  • "--select" is an option provided by "maim" that allows the user to select an area on the screen to capture.
  • "${path-to-screenshot-png}" is a placeholder indicating the path where the screenshot will be saved as a PNG file. You need to replace it with the actual path on your system.

So, when you run this command with the appropriate path to a screenshot PNG file, "maim" will allow you to select an area on the screen, capture it, and save the screenshot as a PNG file at the specified 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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