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slop (Select Operation) is a small utility for visually selecting a region of the screen using the mouse and returning its coordinates. It's commonly used as a helper tool in screen capture or automation scripts and integrates well with utilities like maim, grim, or custom scripts for capturing and processing screen regions. Written in C++ and using X11, it’s lightweight and flexible, with options to control border styling, transparency, and display output. It’s a must-have for power users and developers working in Linux environments.
Features
- Visually select a rectangular screen region using the mouse
- Outputs coordinates of the selection to standard output
- Configurable selection box color, border, and transparency
- Supports both window and screen region selection modes
- Lightweight and fast with minimal dependencies
- Compatible with X11-based window managers
- Command-line flags for scripting and automation
- Integrates with screenshot tools like maim and grim
- Customizable font and display output options
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