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github.com·Infrastructure

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.

Open SourceGPL-3.0
WebCLILinux
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⭐1
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✓5
features
📅2026
since

Overview

5 features

waysnip sits in PulseGate's CLI tools & terminal category. It focuses on allowing Linux users to take and annotate screenshots easily on Wayland desktops. It is built as an open-source project for linux desktop users. waysnip is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. It runs on the web, the command line, and Linux.

paalkr builds and maintains waysnip, and the product first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 60 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include screenshot capture, annotation tools, and wayland support.

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

Tags

wayland-screenshotlinux-annotationcli-tool

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Runs on
BrowserCLILinux

Trust & compliance

LicenseGPL-3.0
Verified signals
✓ HTTPS✓ Open Source✓ Free tier✓ GitHub · ★ 1✓ Active maintenance

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

  1. IndexedJun 25, 9:56 PM

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Frequently asked questions about waysnip

What does waysnip do?
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?
waysnip is an open-source project built for linux desktop users.
Is waysnip free?
Yes — waysnip is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does waysnip run on?
waysnip runs on the web, the command line, and Linux.
Is waysnip still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness checks currently classify waysnip as active. The GitHub repository shows 60 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to waysnip?
Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include swanboard, SWYE360-CAAP-Data-Analytics, and WebMotion demos.swanboardSWYE360-CAAP-Data-AnalyticsWebMotion demos
Who makes waysnip?
waysnip is developed by paalkr.
When did waysnip launch?
waysnip first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms
Cli
Languages
English
Open source
Yes · ★ 1
License
GPL-3.0
First seen
Apr 16, 2026
Activity
🟢 Active
Status
🟢 Active
Built for
linux desktop users
Model
Open source
Solves
Allowing Linux users to take and annotate screenshots easily on Wayland desktops.

Developer

paalkr
Small team
↗ GitHub

Open source

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⭐ Stars
1
🍴 Forks
0
Open issues
0
Last commit
2mo ago
Commits 90d
60
Contributors
2
Authorship
Small team
Default branch
main
Latest release
v0.5.0 · 3mo ago

Live coverage

Confidence
Low · 64
Indexed
Jun 25, 2026
Lifecycle
Alive
Activity
Active
First seen
Apr 2026
Last seen
1mo ago
Identity audit (9)
Entity ID
cmqu1nixt0f3c140hguyglc17
Slug
waysnip-pypi-org
Verification state
Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state
Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status
Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot
Jun 25, 2026
Timeline basis
Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated
Jun 25, 2026
Canonical URL
https://github.com/paalkr/waysnip

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