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Add freeform screenshot capture using a drawn selection #6

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@charlesanim

Problem

TinyHand can draw over the screen, but there is no mode for outlining content and capturing just the area inside that shape.

Proposed behavior

  • Add an explicit Screenshot mode.
  • Let the user trace a freeform shape; close the outline automatically and provide an action to save the selected area.
  • Capture the desktop content inside the shape, crop to its bounds, and make the exterior transparent.
  • Exclude the pointer, drawing overlays, selection outline, and toolbar from the image.
  • Use a native PNG Save dialog and preserve the selection when saving is cancelled.
  • Request Screen Recording permission only when capturing, and explain how to enable access if denied.

Proposed implementation

#5 implements this alongside drawing export and native pointer interaction. It includes screenshot and video evidence and is open, not merged.

Activity

  1. nilbuild commented on Nov 2, 2026

    @nilbuild
    Owner

    Thanks but no plans to add this.

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