Flameshot installation and configuration guide
Posted on - March 3, 2025 by Andy Cinquin
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Introduction
Flameshot is a powerful screenshot tool for Linux that offers many annotation and editing features. This guide explains how to install, configure, and troubleshoot common issues.
Installing Flameshot
To install Flameshot on Fedora/RHEL-based distributions, use the following command:
sudo dnf install flameshot
Setting up a Keyboard Shortcut
Once Flameshot is installed, you need to configure a keyboard shortcut to use it easily:
- Access your system's keyboard shortcut settings
- Add a new shortcut with the command
flameshot gui
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Troubleshooting Common Issues
If the keyboard shortcut doesn't work correctly, you can use this alternative solution:
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Navigate to your home directory:
cd ~ -
Create a shell script to launch Flameshot:
vim launch_flameshot.sh -
Add the following content to the script:
#!/bin/bash flameshot gui -
Make the script executable:
chmod +x launch_flameshot.sh -
Configure the keyboard shortcut to use this script by specifying the full path:
/home/your_username/launch_flameshot.sh(Replace "your_username" with your actual username)
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Basic Usage
Once configured, you can use the keyboard shortcut to take screenshots. Flameshot allows you to:
- Precisely select the area to capture
- Add annotations, arrows, text, and shapes
- Blur sensitive parts
- Save in different formats or copy directly to the clipboard
Conclusion
Flameshot is now installed and configured on your system. For more information on advanced features, check the official documentation.
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