screenshot

Capture desktop screenshots for full screen, windows, or regions across macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Updated May 11, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #macos #linux #screenshot #windows #desktop-capture

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/cloudofgeorge/AI-hands --skill screenshot-cloudofgeorge

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: screenshot
Source: https://github.com/cloudofgeorge/AI-hands/tree/main/skills/screenshot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cloudofgeorge/AI-hands --skill screenshot-cloudofgeorge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires swift, scrot, gnome-screenshot, import, xdotool, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Capture desktop screenshots on demand for full screen, specific windows, or regions, with OS-level fallbacks when tool-specific capture is unavailable.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cross-platform screenshot capture for macOS, Linux, and Windows, supporting full desktop, window, or region targets.
Flexible output handling: saves to a user-specified path, a temporary location, or the OS default screenshots folder.
macOS preflight and helper scripts to minimize prompts and ensure permissions are in place for screen recording.
Use cases include UI verification, design reviews, and automated testing that require visual evidence across applications.

Quick Start

Take a screenshot of the requested area or application and save it to the specified path.

Frequently Asked Questions about screenshot

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I capture a desktop screenshot on demand across macOS, Linux, and Windows?▼

You can capture a desktop screenshot on demand across macOS, Linux, and Windows by using this Skill to target full screens, specific windows, or regions. It automatically handles OS-level fallbacks and returns saved file paths.

Can I take a screenshot of a specific application window or region instead of the full screen?▼

Yes, you can take a screenshot of a specific application window or region instead of the full screen. The Skill validates app and window targets, handles region selections, and saves the output to your specified path.

Do I need to install scrot or gnome-screenshot to capture desktop screenshots on Linux?▼

You need system tools like scrot, gnome-screenshot, or import to capture desktop screenshots on Linux. The Skill relies on these dependencies, applying sensible fallbacks if a specific tool is unavailable.

What is the best way to automate screenshot capture for UI verification and design reviews?▼

The best way to automate screenshot capture for UI verification is to use this Skill, which programmatically captures visual evidence across applications. It manages output paths and operating system permissions to streamline automated testing.

How does screen recording permission affect taking screenshots on macOS?▼

Screen recording permissions can block taking screenshots on macOS. The Skill uses preflight checks and helper scripts to ensure permissions are in place, minimizing prompts and allowing successful screen capture.