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open-screenshot-generator
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.
Open source Canva with CLI/GUI.
💎 Hidden gem★ 121 stars⑂ 13 forksMITupdated 2026-10
▦ visual — this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- dotnetdreamer/open-screenshot-generator
- GitHub stars
- 121
- Forks
- 13
- License
- MIT
- Last updated on GitHub
- 1 October 2026
- Category
- Design
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Check for updates
Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.
- Pick your use case
Decide what you want open-screenshot-generator to do first — open source Canva with CLI/GUI, AI Agent, MCP for App Store and Play S.
- Make it yours
Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.
- 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
- Step 1 — 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 - Step 2 — Install
Install the Node dependencies.
npm install - Step 3 — Run it
Start the app or dev server.
npm start
// use cases
What you can build
- Generate design assets quickly.
- Prototype a UI concept with AI help.
- Explore visual styles for a project.
- Speed up repetitive design tasks.
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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 — 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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Get open-screenshot-generator
Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.