termux / termux/termux-api

Screenshot Using termux

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enhancement
Dominant language
Java
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Description

Feature description

To have screenshot and screen record via termux

Reference implementation

Have you checked if the feature is accessible through the Android API?

createScreenCaptureIntent()

Do you know of other open-source apps that has a similar feature as the one you want? (Provide links)

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the Android createScreenCaptureIntent() API mentioned in the issue and how termux-api exposes Android functionality to command-line programs. Determine the entry points needed for screenshot and screen recording, then verify that both operations can be invoked through Termux.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
cli, mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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