glance-desktop

# Glance Glance is a native screenshot editor for macOS, with experimental support for Omarchy. Capture a screenshot, add arrows and labels, then copy, save, or share it. Frame images with backdrops and export animations as GIF or MP4.  *Made in Glance using the built-in practice canvas.* ## Install Download a binary from the [latest release](https://github.com/modem-dev/glance-desktop/releases/latest). ### macOS — Apple Silicon, macOS 12+ 1. Download `Glance-<version>-macos-arm64.zip` and extract it. 2. Move `Glance.app` to **Applications** and open it. 3. If macOS blocks it, follow the [FAQ below](#macos-faq). ### Omarchy — x86_64, experimental Download the release's `.pkg.tar.zst` package, then install and launch it: ```sh sudo pacman -U ./glance-desktop-*.pkg.tar.zst glance ``` See the [Omarchy guide](docs/linux.md) for checksum verification and global capture bindings. ## Your first screenshot The app opens with a practice canvas. Try the tools there, or capture your screen: 1. Press **⌘⌥2** to select an area, or **⌘⌥3** to capture the main display. Grant Screen Recording access when prompted, then quit and reopen Glance. 2. Press **A** and draw an arrow. Press **T**, click, and type a label. 3. Press **⌘C** to copy the image or **⌘S** to save a PNG. 4. To share a temporary link, press **⌘⇧C** and paste it into a chat. On Omarchy, use **Ctrl** for editor shortcuts; use the guide above to capture globally. Open **Backdrop** to add framing or motion, and **Export** to save a GIF or MP4. [Read the usage guide](docs/usage.md) for selection, tool options, and shortcuts. Editing, copying, and file exports work locally. Sharing a link uploads an encrypted PNG to [glance.sh](https://glance.sh). Anyone with the link can retrieve it until it expires, usually after about 30 minutes. ## macOS FAQ ### macOS says it cannot verify Glance. How do I open it? The current download is ad-hoc signed and has not been notarized by Apple. For a copy downloaded from this repository's releases, try opening it once, then go to **System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway** and confirm **Open**. On macOS 12, use **System Preferences → Security & Privacy → General**. “Cannot verify” is different from “will damage your computer.” For the latter, stop and report the exact message in [an issue](https://github.com/modem-dev/glance-desktop/issues). See [Apple's explanation](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102445). ### Why can't Glance capture my screen? Enable Glance under **Privacy & Security → Screen Recording** (called **Screen & System Audio Recording** on newer macOS), then quit and reopen it. On macOS 12, this setting is under **Security & Privacy → Privacy**. If access is already enabled, remove Glance's entry and add the installed app again. ## More - [Usage](docs/usage.md) · [Omarchy](docs/linux.md) · [MCP setup](mcp/README.md) - [Build from source](BUILD.md) · [Contribute](CONTRIBUTING.md) · [Architecture](docs/architecture.md) - [Report a bug](https://github.com/modem-dev/glance-desktop/issues) · [Security](SECURITY.md) · [Changelog](CHANGELOG.md) ## License [MIT](LICENSE). See [third-party notices](THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md) for bundled code and assets.