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annotate · v1.4.1 • auto-updates
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Keyboard-driven screen annotation tool
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v1.4.12d ago1.4.0→1.4.1
3d ago1.3.1→1.4.0
Review
Jun 24, 2026Annotate is a keyboard-driven screen annotation tool that allows users to add notes and highlights directly on their screen. It's designed for efficiency and is particularly useful for developers and power users who prefer keyboard shortcuts. The app offers a clean and intuitive interface for marking up screenshots or any on-screen content.
Enables users to annotate their screen using keyboard shortcuts.
Maturity: The project has a moderate level of activity with 2006 GitHub stars but hasn't seen updates since 2020, raising concerns about ongoing maintenance.
Community: No direct community discussion about the app was found on HN or Reddit.
Pros
- + Efficient keyboard-driven interface for quick annotations
- + Open-source and MIT licensed for transparency and flexibility
- + Customizable annotations with various styles and colors
Cons
- - Inactive development with no updates since 2020
- - Niche appeal may limit its user base
Community Mentions
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