August 18th, 2024

Show HN: PinkArrows – An open-source Skitch alternative on the web

Pink Arrows is a lightweight, open-source web-based annotation tool that operates locally without internet access. Users can set it up via GitHub, and contributions for future features are encouraged.

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Show HN: PinkArrows – An open-source Skitch alternative on the web

Pink Arrows is an open-source web-based annotation tool designed as an alternative to the discontinued Skitch. It allows users to create annotations easily and is lightweight, with a size of approximately 500kb. The tool operates locally, requiring no internet connection and does not store data on a server. It utilizes Fabric JS for its functionality. To get started, users can clone the repository from GitHub, navigate to the directory, and start a simple HTTP server using Python. The tool can then be accessed via a web browser at localhost. Contributions to the project are encouraged, with users able to suggest ideas or contribute code through GitHub Issues. Planned features for future updates include hotkey tooltips, improved arrow dragging, and the addition of a line feature.

- Pink Arrows is an open-source alternative to Skitch for creating annotations.

- The tool is lightweight, operates locally, and does not require internet access.

- Users can easily set up Pink Arrows by cloning the GitHub repository and running a local server.

- Contributions and feature suggestions are welcomed from the community.

- Future updates may include enhancements like hotkey tooltips and new drawing features.

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By @sam29681749 - 8 months
I never used Skitch, but I love this. The controls are simple and intuitive, and the lack of styling options means I won't waste time playing with different fonts, colours, etc. What would make this perfect for me is the ability to paste/copy to your clipboard. Regardless, I'll be using this from now on.
By @mcbetz - 8 months
I loved Skitch as well and this is a neat app. I wish there was some way of saving a sketch (maybe in LocalStorage) and edit it later (e.g. replacing with new screenshot but keep the markers). I can't remember if Skitch could do it, I use Figma for this today (but it comes with a huge overhead).
By @rwbayer - 8 months
I didn't know skitch shut down! Love the app & will definitely try this out
By @cyanydeez - 8 months
Very rough on mobile. Probably need a text entry sticky