grimblast is a command-line screenshot utility for Hyprland. Based on grimshot, it offers a simple interface over grim, slurp, and jq, making it easier to capture screenshots in Wayland sessions.
The tool can save screenshots to a file, copy them directly to the clipboard, or do both at the same time. It also supports opening screenshots in an external editor, making it a practical option for Hyprland users who want a lightweight and scriptable capture tool.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Designed specifically for Hyprland.
- Provides a convenient command-line interface for screenshot capture.
- Supports capturing the active window.
- Supports capturing the currently active output.
- Supports capturing the entire screen.
- Supports interactive area or window selection.
- Can save screenshots to a file.
- Can copy screenshots directly to the clipboard.
- Can save and copy screenshots in a single command.
- Can open screenshots in an external image editor.
- Supports configurable save locations and filename date formats.
- Supports delayed screenshots.
- Supports PNG, PPM, and JPEG output for saved captures.
- Includes a check command to verify required tools are installed.
- Allows customization of the slurp selection interface through environment variables.
Website: github.com/hyprwm/contrib/tree/main/grimblast
Support:
Developer: Hypr Development contributors
License: MIT License
Related Software
| Screen Capture GUI Tools for Hyprland | |
|---|---|
| HyprSnipper | Qt-based screenshot tool designed specifically for Hyprland |
| hyprsnap | Script-based screenshot utility |
| HyprQuickFrame | Native screenshot utility for Hyprland built with Quickshell |
| grimblast | Helper for screenshots within Hyprland |
| HyprCap | Capture screenshots and screen recordings on Hyprland |
| HyprQuickshot | Screenshot utility for Hyprland built with Quickshell |
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