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Maim Command: Capture Screenshot Active Window
Use for capture screenshot active window with Maim. Exact CLI syntax to capture screenshot active window using Maim.
When to use this: Use for capture screenshot active window with Maim.
Command Syntax
maim -i $(xdotool getactivewindow) <path/to/screenshot.png>maim -i $(xdotool getactivewindow) <path/to/screenshot.png>Live Command Builder
Final Command
maim -i $(xdotool getactivewindow) <path/to/screenshot.png> Command Breakdown
-i- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to capture screenshot active window using Maim.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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