screenshot

Automate cross-platform screenshot capture with configurable save paths.

2|Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/metric-space-ai/ctox --skill screenshot-metric-space-ai
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Skill: screenshot
Source: https://github.com/metric-space-ai/ctox/tree/main/skills/packs/content/screenshot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/metric-space-ai/ctox --skill screenshot-metric-space-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates cross-platform screenshot capture for Codex workflows, handling save locations and common capture scenarios to reduce manual toil.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-platform screenshot support across macOS, Linux, and Windows.
  • Flexible save-location rules: explicit path, OS default screenshots folder, or temporary directory for inspection runs.
  • Supports region captures, active window, specific window IDs, and app-based captures, with macOS window listing and preflight permission checks when needed.

Quick Start

Capture a screenshot of the active window and save to output.png.

Frequently Asked Questions about screenshot

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

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How do I automate cross-platform screenshot capture and save to a specific path?

Screenshot capture automation saves outputs to an explicit user-specified path or a sensible default like the OS screenshots folder, handling region, active window, and app-based captures across macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Can I capture a specific window or screen region instead of the full display?

Region capture is fully supported alongside active window, specific window ID, and app-based capture modes, allowing precise visual inspection targets rather than full display grabs.

How do I handle macOS permissions when automating screenshot capture?

macOS screenshot automation handles permissions by running preflight checks before capture, ensuring screen recording authorization is granted and listing available windows when needed.

Does cross-platform screenshot automation work on multi-display setups?

Cross-platform screenshot automation includes multi-display handling to reliably capture outputs across connected monitors, with robust fallback behavior if a display or window target is unavailable.

What is the best way to capture screenshots for automated visual inspection?

Automated visual inspection is best handled by capturing screenshots directly to a temporary directory, supporting CLI-like operations with path, mode, and format parameters for seamless workflow integration.