mate-screenshot

Create a fullscreen screenshot

$ mate-screenshot

$ mate-screenshot --window

$ mate-screenshot --area

$ mate-screenshot --interactive

$ mate-screenshot --window --remove-border

$ mate-screenshot --effect=[shadow|border|none]

$ mate-screenshot --delay=[5]

mate-screenshot [options]

-w, --window
    Capture a single window.

-a, --area
    Capture a selected area of the screen.

-f, --fullscreen
    Capture the entire screen. This is the default if no other option is given.

-i, --interactive
    Enter interactive mode (takes precedence over other options).

-c, --clipboard
    Copy the image to the clipboard instead of saving it to a file.

-d, --delay=seconds
    Wait the specified number of seconds before taking the screenshot.

-b, --border
    Include the window border in the screenshot (when capturing a window).

-p, --pointer
    Include the pointer (mouse cursor) in the screenshot.

-e, --execute=command
    Execute a command after taking the screenshot.

-s, --silent
    Do not show the GUI. Saves the screenshot to a default file name.

--display=DISPLAY
    X display to use.

-V, --version
    Display version information and exit.

-h, --help
    Display help message and exit.

The mate-screenshot command is a utility within the MATE desktop environment used for capturing images of the screen.
It allows users to take screenshots of the entire desktop, a specific window, or a selected area. This command provides a graphical interface for saving, copying to the clipboard, and applying basic image manipulations like adding a border or cursor. The tool is typically launched from the command line but provides interactive options, making it user-friendly even for those less comfortable with terminal commands.
It's an integral part of the MATE desktop experience and focuses on simplicity and ease of use for common screenshot tasks.

When launched without the -s option, mate-screenshot displays a graphical interface where users can preview, edit, and save the captured image. This interactive mode is particularly helpful for quick adjustments before saving the final screenshot. The filename generated automatically if not running in silent mode, uses the current timestamp.

In silent mode, the filename is automatically generated and follows a specific pattern. Usually, the files are placed in the user's home directory with filenames that include the date and time of the screenshot. The specific filename template might vary slightly depending on the version of MATE.

gnome-screenshot(1), import(1), scrot(1)