How to Install Screensy on Kali Linux Latest

Screensy is a lightweight and simple-to-use Linux screen capture tool that can capture screenshots of your desktop with ease. This tutorial outlines the steps required to install Screensy on Kali Linux Latest.

Follow the steps below to install Screensy on Kali Linux:

Step 1: Update your repository

Before you begin the installation of Screensy, ensure that your repository is up-to-date by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Screensy requires the X11 libraries to function properly. So, to make sure that you have all the necessary libraries installed, run the following command:

sudo apt-get install libx11-dev libpng-dev

Step 3: Clone the Screensy Repository

The next step is to clone the Screensy repository from GitHub. Open the terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/screensy/screensy.git

Step 4: Compile Screensy

Once the repository has been cloned, you need to navigate to the Screensy directory using the following command:

cd screensy

Now, compile Screensy by running the following command:

make

Step 5: Install Screensy

After compiling Screensy, install it with the following command:

sudo make install

Step 6: Test Screensy

Once you have installed Screensy, it's time to test it. Start by running the following command to check if Screensy is working correctly:

screensy -h

If Screensy is installed correctly, the help menu should be displayed in the terminal.

Conclusion

That’s it! You’ve successfully installed Screensy on Kali Linux Latest. Now, you can start using Screensy to capture screenshots of your Linux desktop with ease.