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flameshot · v14.0.0,14.0,git0.da6121bd

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Screenshot software with built-in annotation tools

brew install --cask flameshot
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v14.0.0,14.0,git0.da6121bd
1mo ago14.0.0,14.0→14.0.0,14.0,git0.da6121bd
4mo ago13.3.0→14.0.0,14.0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Flameshot is a powerful yet simple screenshot tool with built-in annotation features, making it ideal for users who need precise and customizable screenshots. Its open-source nature and active community support contribute to its reliability and continuous improvement.

Flameshot captures screenshots and allows users to annotate them directly within the app.

Maturity: The project is mature with strong community support, indicated by 29,470 GitHub stars and active development.

Community: Flameshot receives positive feedback on Hacker News and Reddit, often praised for its functionality and ease of use. Some users have reported issues with specific shortcuts or platform compatibility.

Pros

  • + Open-source and community-driven
  • + Rich annotation and customization features
  • + Active development and bug fixes
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Free and lightweight

Cons

  • - Manual updates required
  • - Occasional platform-specific bugs
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GPL-3.0
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C++Last commit: Mar 8, 2026