screenshot

Capture desktop screenshots across macOS, Windows, and Linux using native system utilities.

Updated Jul 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shirulot/codex-skill --skill screenshot-shirulot
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Skill: screenshot
Source: https://github.com/shirulot/codex-skill/tree/main/screenshot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shirulot/codex-skill --skill screenshot-shirulot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, swift, scrot, gnome-screenshot, imagemagick, xdotool, and includes scripts (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of capturing precise visual information from your desktop environment, whether you need a full-screen view, a specific application window, or a defined pixel region, without manual intervention.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-Platform Capture: Provides unified commands for macOS, Windows, and Linux to take screenshots using native OS tools.
  • Context-Aware Selection: Supports capturing specific app windows, active windows, or custom pixel regions for targeted visual analysis.
  • Use Case: When debugging a UI issue, use this skill to capture the specific window of the application you are working on and save it to a temporary directory for immediate inspection.

Quick Start

Use the screenshot skill to capture the active window and save it to the temporary directory for review.

Frequently Asked Questions about screenshot

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

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How do I capture a specific application window for debugging?

To capture a specific application window for debugging, use the screenshot skill's context-aware selection mode, which targets the active window and saves it to a temporary directory for immediate visual inspection.

Can I take a cross-platform desktop screenshot using native OS tools?

Yes, you can take cross-platform desktop screenshots using native OS tools; the skill provides unified commands for macOS, Windows, and Linux environments using system-specific utilities like screencapture or scrot.

Do I need special permissions to capture a custom pixel region?

Capturing a custom pixel region requires appropriate OS-level permissions and access to system-specific capture tools to execute the screenshot command and retrieve the defined visual area successfully.

What is the best way to automate full-screen capture across different operating systems?

The best way to automate full-screen capture across different operating systems is using the skill's unified commands, which invoke native utilities like scrot, gnome-screenshot, or PowerShell drawing libraries without manual intervention.

Why does desktop screenshot automation fail on Linux?

Desktop screenshot automation fails on Linux if the system lacks the required dependencies like scrot, gnome-screenshot, or imagemagick, or if the environment has not granted the necessary OS-level permissions for capture tools.