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Snip

AI-powered screenshot capture, annotation, and semantic search

Free File Utilities Open Source

Overview

Snip is an open-source macOS screenshot utility that captures, annotates, and organizes screenshots using on-device AI. An AI agent automatically categorizes, names, and tags each screenshot, while local embeddings enable semantic search so you can find any screenshot by describing its content. Features a rich annotation suite with shapes, arrows, text, blur, and AI-powered object segmentation. Runs entirely on-device via Ollama with zero data sent to the cloud.

Minimum macOS: 14.0 (Sonoma)

Architecture: Apple Silicon

Key Features

  • Regional screenshot capture with Cmd+Shift+2
  • Rich annotation tools: rectangles, arrows, text, blur, and segmentation
  • AI agent auto-categorizes, names, and tags screenshots
  • Semantic search to find screenshots by describing their content
  • On-device AI processing via Ollama with zero cloud data transfer
  • AI-powered object segmentation using SlimSAM
  • GIF animation from segmented objects
  • Native macOS menu bar app with Liquid Glass UI
  • Installable via Homebrew

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