# Flameshot shortcut in Ubuntu

[Flameshot](https://flameshot.org/) is powerful, yet simple to use open-source screenshot software.

## How to install

They have really nice documentation on installing flameshot in different OS and distros, follow [https://flameshot.org/docs/installation/installation-linux/](https://flameshot.org/docs/installation/installation-linux/)

**Ubuntu**

```bash
sudo apt install flameshot
```

## Shortcut Key

I really like to quickly launch flameshot using `ctrl+PrintScreen` keyboard shortcut. Here is how you can configure shortcut key on the Ubuntu.

* Open the settings app
    
* Open the `keyboard -> View and customize Shortcuts -> Custom Shortcuts -> Add`
    
* And Set following arguments
    

> NOTE: You can give it your own preferred name. Use `which flameshot` to find the flameshot installation path. And use your own shortcut key.

```bash
Name: flameshot
Command: /usr/bin/flameshot gui
shortcut: ctrl + print
```

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