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// design Β· dotnetdreamer/open-screenshot-generator

open-screenshot-generator

Open source Canva with CLI/GUI.

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 121 starsβ‘‚ 13 forksMITupdated 2026-10
β–¦ visual β€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
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// project facts

Project facts

open-screenshot-generator is an open-source design project by dotnetdreamer (dotnetdreamer/open-screenshot-generator on GitHub). It has 121 GitHub stars and 13 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 October 2026.

GitHub stars
121
Forks
13
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
1 October 2026
Category
Design
Listing
Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

  2. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want open-screenshot-generator to do first β€” open source Canva with CLI/GUI, AI Agent, MCP for App Store and Play S.

  3. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

  4. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

// features

Why people love it

App Store Screenshots

Working app store screenshots support built in.

Canvas Editor

Working canvas editor support built in.

Design Tool

Working design tool support built in.

Device Mockup

Working device mockup support built in.

TypeScript codebase

Typed code that is easier to maintain.

MIT license

Use it freely, even commercially.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 β€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/dotnetdreamer/open-screenshot-generator.git
    cd open-screenshot-generator
  2. Step 2 β€” Install

    Install the Node dependencies.

    npm install
  3. Step 3 β€” Run it

    Start the app or dev server.

    npm start
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is open-screenshot-generator free to use?

Yes. It is MIT licensed, so you can use it freely, including commercially, with attribution.

Do I need an account to use open-screenshot-generator?

No. It is a self-run project β€” clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run open-screenshot-generator on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is open-screenshot-generator licensed?

It is released under MIT. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Does it work without the internet?

That depends on the feature. Local-capable parts run offline; anything calling a cloud API needs a connection. Check the docs.

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// alternatives

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Get open-screenshot-generator

Free and open β€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.