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library/developer-tools/agent-capture

Capture macOS windows and screens for AI automation workflows.

1.9k|565|Updated Mar 28, 2026
Search Tags:#macOS#OCR#screen capture#video recording#window listing#gif conversion#code screenshot
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mvanhorn/printing-press-library --skill library-developer-tools-agent-capture
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: library/developer-tools/agent-capture
Source: https://github.com/mvanhorn/printing-press-library/tree/main/library/developer-tools/agent-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mvanhorn/printing-press-library --skill library-developer-tools-agent-capture

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It enables automated, native capture of macOS windows, displays, and regions for AI-driven workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Window and display listing: Enumerate all visible windows and connected displays.
  • Screen and window capture: Take screenshots of specific apps, windows, displays, or regions.
  • Video recording: Record macOS windows or screens with duration control.
  • GIF conversion and stitching: Convert recordings to optimized GIFs and stitch frames into animations.
  • Code screenshot rendering: Generate styled images of source code with syntax highlighting.
  • Diff and monitoring: Perform visual diff against baseline and monitor UI changes over time.
  • Fuzzy window search: Find windows by partial or complete titles for easy targeting.
  • Full evidence bundle: Collect screenshots, recordings, and GIFs into comprehensive evidence packages.
  • Optional OCR: Extract text from windows for automation and analysis.
  • Permission diagnostics: Verify Screen Recording permissions and environment readiness.
  • Pipeline workflows: Combine recording and conversion into single commands for efficiency.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to list open windows and capture the Finder window screenshot, or record an app for 10 seconds and convert to GIF. For example, say: "Capture a 10-second screen recording of the Preview app and save as demo.mp4."

Frequently Asked Questions about library/developer-tools/agent-capture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate macOS screen capture for AI workflows?▼

Automate macOS screen capture by listing visible windows and displays, then targeting specific apps or regions for screenshots and video recordings optimized for AI agent workflows.

Can I convert a macOS window recording to a GIF?▼

Yes, you can convert macOS window or screen recordings into optimized GIFs by using pipeline workflows that combine video capture and GIF conversion into a single automated command.

How do I find a specific macOS window for a screenshot using a partial title?▼

Find specific macOS windows for screenshots by using fuzzy window search, which locates and targets windows by matching partial or complete title text for easy capture.

Does automated screen capture require Screen Recording permissions on macOS?▼

Yes, automated screen capture requires Screen Recording permissions on macOS; you can verify environment readiness and permission status using built-in diagnostics before running capture workflows.

What is the best way to extract text from a macOS window screenshot?▼

Extract text from macOS window screenshots using optional OCR capabilities, which analyze captured window images to pull out text for automation and analysis purposes.

Can I generate a styled code screenshot with syntax highlighting on macOS?▼

Yes, you can generate styled images of source code with syntax highlighting by using the code screenshot rendering feature to create visually formatted code representations.

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