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ColorSmithInstant Eyedropper
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

 Free

Free, with source code on GitHub.

Linux Windows, Linux
  • Screen color picker that works through the desktop portal
  • Picker, gradient maker and palettes in one app
  • Hotkey, click and paste workflow
  • Magnifier with pixel-precise arrow key nudging
  • Linux only
  • Young project with a small user base
  • Reborn version is an early 0.1 release
  • No macOS version
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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