emersion/slurp — Select a region in a Wayland compositor

Description and use

**Summary:**
emersion/slurp is a lightweight utility for Wayland compositors that lets users interactively select a rectangular region on the screen. It outputs the geometry of the chosen area, making it ideal for feeding coordinates into screenshot tools, screen recorders, or other automation scripts.

Problem

emersion/slurp helps engineers save time in daily development and review loops.

Outcome

Early or unclear: treat as research material until maintenance, releases, docs, and issue activity are verified.

Workflow

• speed up developer workflows
• automate local engineering tasks
• improve CI feedback

Evidence

Select a region in a Wayland compositor

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