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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and PyPI and has been in the index since 25 Jun 2026. How this is checked

waysnip is an open-source command-line tool for Linux desktops using Wayland, enabling users to capture screenshots and annotate them efficiently. It is lightweight and designed for users who need quick screenshot and markup capabilities from the terminal.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebCLILinux
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Allowing Linux users to take and annotate screenshots easily on Wayland desktops.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: linux desktop users

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: CLI · deployment: browser, cli, linux

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Record sources: github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

waysnip sits in PulseGate's CLI tools & terminal category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on allowing Linux users to take and annotate screenshots easily on Wayland desktops. Inferred · not functionally tested: waysnip is an open-source project aimed at linux desktop users. Basis unknown · not verified: waysnip is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web, the command line, and Linux.

paalkr builds and maintains waysnip, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 60 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include screenshot capture, annotation tools, and wayland support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Screenshot capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Wayland support
  • Lightweight
  • Command-line interface

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wayland-screenshotlinux-annotationcli-tool

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Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCLILinux

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 1Active maintenance

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Frequently asked questions about waysnip

What is waysnip?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Waysnip focuses on allowing Linux users to take and annotate screenshots easily on Wayland desktops. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who is waysnip for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: waysnip is an open-source project built for linux desktop users.
Does waysnip have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — waysnip is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does waysnip run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: waysnip runs on the web, the command line, and Linux.
Is waysnip still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Oct 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 60 commits in the last 90 days.
Who makes waysnip?
waysnip is developed by paalkr.
When did waysnip launch?
waysnip first shipped in 2026.
Is waysnip open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — waysnip is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, developed on GitHub.

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