slop

Slop is a command line tool designed to help you select an area on your screen and retrieve the coordinates. It provides a simple way to capture the screen by drawing a region of interest using the mouse. Slop outputs the coordinates of the selected area, allowing you to use it in other command line applications or scripts. It uses a custom graphical interface to enable selection on the screen, making it user-friendly and intuitive. Slop can be easily integrated into various workflows and scripts, offering a powerful tool for automating tasks. It is compatible with X11 windowing system and can be used on Linux and Unix-like operating systems. Overall, Slop simplifies the process of selecting screen areas and obtaining their coordinates, greatly facilitating automation and scripting tasks.