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Capture desktop, window, or region screenshots on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Updated Jun 27, 2026
Search Tags:#screenshot#platform-specific#desktop capture#window capture#pixel region
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/coff33ninja/ai-skills-mcp --skill screenshot-coff33ninja
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: screenshot
Source: https://github.com/coff33ninja/ai-skills-mcp/tree/main/skills/screenshot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coff33ninja/ai-skills-mcp --skill screenshot-coff33ninja

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a streamlined approach to capturing screenshots of desktops, windows, or specific regions with customizable options.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tailored Capture: Capture screenshots of the entire desktop, a specific window, or a pixel region.
  • Platform Support: Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows, with platform-specific tools and commands.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to quickly capture a screenshot of a specific application's window for documentation purposes or to save the current state of your desktop.

Quick Start

To capture a screenshot of the active window, simply use the command: 'screenshot capture active-window'

Frequently Asked Questions about screenshot

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture a screenshot of a specific application window across different operating systems?▼

To capture a screenshot of a specific application window, you can use tailored configurations that support platform-specific tools like scrot or gnome-screenshot on Linux, PowerShell on Windows, and native commands on macOS.

Can I take a desktop screenshot of a pixel region instead of the full screen?▼

Yes, you can capture a desktop screenshot of a specific pixel region, a full desktop, or a single window using customizable options that adapt to your current operating system environment.

Does screenshot capture work on Linux using tools like scrot and gnome-screenshot?▼

Yes, desktop screenshot capture works on Linux by supporting various tools including scrot, gnome-screenshot, and import, ensuring compatibility across different desktop environments for visual documentation.

What's the best way to automate screenshot capture for troubleshooting on Windows?▼

Automating screenshot capture for troubleshooting on Windows is best handled through PowerShell, which allows you to script desktop or window captures for administrative tasks and visual documentation.

Why does macOS screenshot capture fail without preflight permission checks?▼

macOS screenshot capture fails without preflight permission checks because the system requires explicit user authorization for screen recording, and this Skill performs preflight checks to ensure permissions are granted before execution.

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