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            "tagline": "Cross-platform open-source screenshot and annotation tool with Wayland support",
            "summary": "ksnip is a free, open-source screenshot and annotation tool for Linux, Windows and macOS. On Linux it works on X11 and Wayland, and it is licensed under GPL-3.0.",
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                "Snap and GNOME Wayland builds use portal screenshots only"
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