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xfce4-screenshooter

Xfce4-screenshooter is a command line tool specifically created for the Xfce desktop environment. This tool allows users to capture screenshots of their desktop or specific areas. It provides a convenient way to take screenshots without the need for any graphical user interface. Xfce4-screenshooter supports capturing the entire desktop, a single window, or a user-defined region. The captured screenshots can be saved in various formats such as PNG, JPEG, and BMP. Additionally, the tool offers options for delaying the screenshot capture, including a countdown timer. Xfce4-screenshooter is a lightweight and efficient tool that seamlessly integrates with the Xfce desktop environment, making it a versatile choice for users who prefer using the command line for taking screenshots.

List of commands for xfce4-screenshooter:

  • xfce4-screenshooter:tldr:338ec xfce4-screenshooter: Take a screenshot of the active window, and copy it to the clipboard.
    $ xfce4-screenshooter --window --clipboard
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  • xfce4-screenshooter:tldr:37bf6 xfce4-screenshooter: Wait some time before taking the screenshot.
    $ xfce4-screenshooter --delay ${seconds}
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  • xfce4-screenshooter:tldr:46013 xfce4-screenshooter: Launch the screenshooter GUI.
    $ xfce4-screenshooter
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  • xfce4-screenshooter:tldr:4c667 xfce4-screenshooter: Take a screenshot of a region of the screen (select using the mouse).
    $ xfce4-screenshooter --region
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  • xfce4-screenshooter:tldr:bb946 xfce4-screenshooter: Take a screenshot of the entire screen and save it in the specified directory.
    $ xfce4-screenshooter --fullscreen --save ${path-to-directory}
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  • xfce4-screenshooter:tldr:ca86b xfce4-screenshooter: Take a screenshot of the active window, and open it with a chosen program.
    $ xfce4-screenshooter --window --open ${gimp}
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  • xfce4-screenshooter:tldr:ee22e xfce4-screenshooter: Take a screenshot of the entire screen and launch the GUI to ask how to proceed.
    $ xfce4-screenshooter --fullscreen
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