flameshot-org/flameshot

Powerful yet simple to use screenshot software :desktop_computer: :camera_flash:

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Summary Information

Updated 27 minutes ago
Added to GitGenius on September 1st, 2026
Created on May 10th, 2017
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 726 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 2,008
Total Stargazers: 30,794 (+1)
Total Subscribers: 220 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 12.1 hours
Mean response time: 40.9 days
90th percentile: 74.4 days
Tracked items: 1,043

How this project is maintained

Around half of the issues opened in the past year never receive a reply. 96% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. Work labelled "question" is answered fastest, typically in about 4 hours, while "Enhancement" waits about 31 hours. 43% of tracked open issues have had no activity in three months. Only 4% of issues opened in the past year have been closed.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 338
New in 7 days: 9
Closed in 7 days: 2
Avg open age: 793 days
Stale 30+ days: 294
Stale 90+ days: 233

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 8
Closed in 7 days: 2
Comments in 7 days: 16
Events in 7 days: 61

Top labels

  • Unconfirmed Bug (559)
  • Enhancement (249)
  • Bug (121)
  • Duplicate (107)
  • Windows (81)
  • Waiting For Info (69)
  • question (64)
  • Wayland (60)

Detailed Description

Flameshot is a screenshot tool that provides powerful editing capabilities with a simple user interface.

The tool addresses the need for quick, annotated screenshots by combining capture functionality with built-in editing features. Users can take screenshots and immediately apply annotations, drawings, and other modifications without switching to a separate image editor. The approach integrates the entire workflow into a single application, making it accessible for users who need to document their work or communicate visually.

Flameshot suits developers, technical writers, and anyone who frequently needs to capture and annotate screen content. It works across Linux, Windows, and macOS, making it a viable choice for cross-platform teams. The tool emphasizes simplicity in its interface design while offering the depth of features that power users expect from a dedicated screenshot application.

The project maintains active packaging workflows for all three major operating systems, with automated builds confirming stability across platforms. Development includes nightly builds alongside stable releases, indicating ongoing work between major versions. The project has established translation infrastructure, suggesting commitment to supporting users across different languages and locales.