I don't support additional screenshot programs for Windows. I stick to the old-fashioned method of pressing PrtSc, pasting it into Paint, and saving it to my DropBox for a public link. But this process is time-consuming. I wish I could just click PrtScr and automatically have a public link in my clipboard.
There are two solutions to this problem: either use an existing solution or create your own using Python or Delphi. However, I'm not sure how to obtain a public link from DropBox using a script. The native DropBox client can do it, but I'm unsure about the DIY approach.
Could someone provide me with a ready-made solution or assist with the implementation?
JShot is a ready-made solution that can upload screenshots to Dropbox. However, it requires manual interaction to fill in the image and copy the link to the clipboard, which can be annoying due to unnecessary windows.
A possible solution would involve writing a script using the Dropbox API to automate this process. By utilizing the API, we can directly generate the public link without any additional steps.
Alternatively, if you have your own server, I suggest using Gyazo on your own server. It provides a similar functionality and has been enjoyable for me to use.
Integration functions allow you to configure different programs to work together seamlessly. For instance, Screenshot Captor offers two modes of uploading: one using ZUploader (available in Windows) and another mode that is disabled by default.
Moreover, there are software options like Flickr that run in the system tray and allow direct uploading of clipboard images to the corresponding website. After uploading, you can simply copy and paste the generated links as needed.
There are existing Python projects, and more than one, that can be customized to fit your needs. One example is "nanoshot," although it does have a flaw in its design with regards to the application's button placement. Despite my attempts to convince the author otherwise, this issue persists.
In these projects, you would typically select the desired screen area and choose the hosting platform to upload the screenshot to. However, it is important to note that there might not be a feature to save your hosting preferences.
Additionally, I empathize with your desire for the ability to draw on screenshots, similar to the functionality provided by clip2net. Unfortunately, the version of clip2net available for Ubuntu is quite underwhelming and disappointing.
To automate the process, we can use the Python programming language and its various libraries to achieve the desired functionality. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the solution:
1. Capture Screenshot: We can utilize the PyAutoGUI library in Python to capture the screenshot. PyAutoGUI allows us to simulate keyboard shortcuts, so we can programmatically trigger the "PrtSc" key to capture the screen.
2. Save Locally: Once the screenshot is captured, we can save it to a specific directory on your local machine. This can be achieved using Python's built-in "PIL" (Python Imaging Library) or "Pillow" library to handle and save the captured image.
3. Upload to Dropbox: With the screenshot saved locally, we can then integrate the Dropbox API into our Python script. Using the Dropbox API, we can authenticate and upload the screenshot to a designated folder in your Dropbox account. This ensures that the screenshot is securely stored in your Dropbox storage.
4. Obtain Public Link: After the screenshot is successfully uploaded, we can use the Dropbox API to retrieve the public link for the uploaded file. The public link allows for easy sharing of the screenshot with others.
5. Clipboard Integration: Finally, we can copy the obtained public link to the clipboard, making it easily accessible for sharing via any platform or communication tool.
By following this approach, we can create a customized solution that automates the entire process of capturing, uploading, and obtaining a public link for the screenshot, all from a single keyboard shortcut. This tailored solution will greatly enhance your workflow by eliminating the need for manual steps and optimizing the sharing process.