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capture-screen-linux

Capture full-screen or window-specific screenshots on Linux X11 environments.

15|4|Updated Dec 31, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#python#linux#screenshot#x11#python-xlib#window-info
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npx skills add https://github.com/LangQi99/screen-skills --skill capture-screen-linux
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Skill: capture-screen-linux
Source: https://github.com/LangQi99/screen-skills/tree/main/capture-screen-linux
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LangQi99/screen-skills --skill capture-screen-linux

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python-xlib.

What problem does it solve?

Captures screenshots on Linux by enumerating X11 windows and taking full-screen or window-specific captures, plus provides window information to streamline documentation and debugging tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full-screen screenshots
  • Window-specific captures using application name or window title
  • List all detected windows and retrieve details about the active window for planning captures
  • Use case: generate a quick screenshot report for a Linux-based demo or troubleshooting guide

Quick Start

Capture a full screen or a window screenshot and save the image to a file.

Frequently Asked Questions about capture-screen-linux

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I take a screenshot of a specific window on Linux using Python?▼

To take a screenshot of a specific window on Linux, you can use Python with the python-xlib package to enumerate X11 windows and a rendering tool like scrot or imagemagick to capture the targeted application or window title.

How can I list all open X11 windows for automation scripts?▼

You can list all open X11 windows by using the python-xlib package in Python to enumerate detected windows, retrieve details about the active window, and gather window information for planning captures.

Does Linux screenshot automation work without python-xlib?▼

No, Linux screenshot automation for window-specific captures requires python-xlib to enumerate X11 windows, along with system tools such as scrot or imagemagick for rendering the actual screenshot image files.

What is the best way to automate full-screen captures on X11 environments?▼

The best way to automate full-screen captures on X11 environments is using a Python script that leverages python-xlib for window enumeration and calls system tools like scrot or imagemagick to render and save the screenshot.

Can I capture a Linux desktop screenshot and get window info at the same time?▼

Yes, you can capture a Linux desktop screenshot and get window info simultaneously by using python-xlib to gather details about open windows while utilizing scrot or imagemagick to render the full-screen or window-specific capture.

Why does my Linux window-specific screenshot fail to capture the correct application?▼

Linux window-specific screenshots may fail if the application name or window title is incorrect, but the automation includes error handling and fallbacks to help locate the proper X11 window during the capture process.

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