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Capture plugin UI screenshots via a --screenshot option to PNG files on macOS standalone apps.

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Search Tags:#debugging#documentation#macOS#screenshot#CI#plugin-ui
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/iPlug2/iPlug2 --skill screenshot
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: screenshot
Source: https://github.com/iPlug2/iPlug2/tree/main/.claude/skills/screenshot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iPlug2/iPlug2 --skill screenshot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Take accurate screenshots of the plugin UI without launching a DAW, enabling quick debugging, documentation, and CI visual validation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Capture high-DPI UI screenshots from the standalone app with a single command.
  • Generate consistent UI assets for README files and wikis, and support visual regression testing in CI.
  • Use Case: Designers and developers verify control layouts, colors, and positioning, and produce assets for release notes.

Quick Start

Build the standalone app first, then run the command to save a screenshot, for example: ~/Applications/[PluginName].app/Contents/MacOS/[PluginName] --screenshot ./screenshot.png

Frequently Asked Questions about screenshot

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture a plugin UI screenshot on macOS for documentation?▼

To capture a plugin UI screenshot on macOS, build the standalone application and execute it from the command line using the --screenshot option, specifying an output path to save the UI validation result as a PNG file.

Can I automate visual regression testing for plugin UIs in a CI pipeline?▼

Yes, you can automate visual regression testing in CI pipelines by running the standalone application with the --screenshot option to generate consistent UI assets for automated comparison and visual validation.

What is the best way to take a plugin UI screenshot without launching a DAW?▼

The best way to capture a plugin UI screenshot without launching a DAW is running the macOS standalone application directly via terminal with the --screenshot flag to output a PNG file.

Does this screenshot tool work with any standalone audio plugin on macOS?▼

This screenshot tool works with macOS standalone applications specifically built to expose the --screenshot command-line option, enabling direct UI capture for debugging and design review.

Why do I need to build a standalone app before capturing a UI screenshot?▼

Building the standalone app is required before capturing a UI screenshot because the automation relies on executing the compiled macOS application binary directly from the command line to render and export the interface.

What format are the captured plugin UI screenshots saved in?▼

Captured plugin UI screenshots are saved directly to a PNG file, providing high-DPI image assets suitable for README files, wikis, and release notes.

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