snipaste ☆
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Description:
Snip or pin screenshots
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.11.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: screenshot productivity utility image-editor clipboard
Install: brew install --cask snipaste
About:
Snipaste is a versatile utility for capturing screenshots and pinning them as floating windows on your desktop. It allows for precise screen capture, annotation, and color picking, streamlining visual workflows. The tool excels at providing quick access to screen content without interrupting your primary tasks.
Key Features:
  • Precise screen capture and annotation
  • Floating image pinning (always on top)
  • Color picker (eyedropper) tool
  • Image editing and history management
  • Fast clipboard integration
Use Cases:
  • Developers referencing code or UI elements while working
  • Designers comparing visual assets or picking colors
  • Writers capturing and organizing visual references
  • Support teams documenting screen issues
Alternatives:
  • CleanShot X – macOS native alternative with cloud features but paid.
  • ShareX – Windows-only, open-source, highly configurable.
  • Greenshot – Lightweight, open-source, but lacks modern pinning features.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 18, 2026 1:31pm 2.11.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 74f3e0c6
Sep 15, 2025 1:04pm 2.10.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 87ab28dc
Jul 4, 2024 11:19am 2.9.2-Beta 0 VERSION_BUMP 0d9dff38
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