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TimoDesk Screenshot Capture Support on Linux

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TimoDesk’s screenshot capture depends on the display server used by your Linux system. Below is a simple guide to make sure everything works smoothly on Ubuntu.

Ubuntu < 25.10

Ubuntu versions below 25.10 support both X11 and Wayland. TimoDesk requires X11 for proper screenshot capture.

Step 1: Check your current display server

Open a terminal and run:

echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE

You’ll see either:

  • x11 ✅ (you’re good)
  • wayland ❌ (needs switching)

search xdg

⚠️ If you see wayland, follow the steps below.

Step 2: Switch from Wayland to X11

  1. Log out from your Ubuntu session
  2. On the login screen, click the ⚙️ gear icon
  3. Select “Ubuntu on Xorg”
  4. Log back in

switch to x11

That’s it. TimoDesk screenshot capture should now work correctly.

Ubuntu ≥ 25.10

Starting from Ubuntu 25.10, X11 has been fully removed and Wayland is the default (and only) display server.

To use TimoDesk screenshot capture, you’ll need to install an X11-based session manually.

Step 1: Install Plasma X11 session

Open terminal and run:

sudo apt install plasma-session-x11

After the installation completes:

  1. Log out from your current session
  2. On the login screen, click the ⚙️ gear icon
  3. Select the Plasma (X11) session
  4. Log back in

switch to x11

Final Notes

  • TimoDesk screenshot capture does not work on Wayland
  • Always make sure you’re logged into an X11 session
  • Ubuntu < 25.10 → Switch to Ubuntu on Xorg
  • Ubuntu ≥ 25.10 → Use Plasma X11

If you’re stuck or things don’t work as expected, feel free to reach out to the TimoDesk team.

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