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ProductivityAlternative to ScreenBrushAlternative to Epic PenAlternative to ZoomIt

Gromit-MPX

On-screen annotation and drawing tool for presentations and video screen demonstrations.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars1.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Screen Recorder ToolDesktop Drawing AppPresentation HighlighterProductivityScreen Annotation Tool
Overview

Why consider Gromit-MPX?

Gromit-MPX is an open-source desktop screen annotation tool. It allows teachers, presenters, and video creators to draw colored arrows, rectangles, and freehand highlights directly over any active desktop application without disrupting desktop interactions.

Guided learning

Learn Gromit-MPX by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Gromit-MPX

Gromit-MPX enables instantaneous chalkboard annotations directly over desktop video streams and slides.

Quickstart

bash
1flatpak install flathub net.christianbeier.Gromit-MPX
  1. Launch Gromit-MPX and press F9 to toggle drawing mode on or off.
  2. Draw annotations, highlights, and arrows over any software or browser window.
  3. Press Shift+F9 to clear annotations instantly.

Gromit-MPX is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0.

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Gromit-MPX FAQs

Gromit-MPX is listed as a Productivity tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Gromit-MPX is listed under the GPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Gromit-MPX is listed as an alternative to ScreenBrush. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.