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

Updated Feb 6, 2026
Search Tags:#screenshot#desktop#screen recording#capture#window#region
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/spandios/vibe-utils --skill screenshot-spandios
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: screenshot
Source: https://github.com/spandios/vibe-utils/tree/main/skills/screenshot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/spandios/vibe-utils --skill screenshot-spandios

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to capture screenshots of your entire desktop, specific windows, or custom regions, providing a visual record for documentation, sharing, or analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full Desktop Capture: Takes a screenshot of your entire screen, including all monitors.
  • Application/Window Capture: Captures a specific application window or all windows belonging to an application.
  • Region Capture: Allows you to define and capture a precise rectangular area of your screen.
  • Use Case: You need to document a bug in a software application. Use this Skill to capture a screenshot of the specific window where the bug occurs, including any relevant error messages.

Quick Start

Use the screenshot skill to capture your entire screen and save it to your desktop.

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?▼

You can capture a specific application window by using the application-specific capture mode, which targets the exact window where the bug or content occurs and saves it to a temporary or user-defined location.

Can I capture a custom pixel region of my desktop screen?▼

Yes, you can define and capture a precise rectangular area of your desktop screen using the region capture mode across macOS, Linux, and Windows platforms.

Does desktop screenshot capture work on macOS, Linux, and Windows?▼

Yes, desktop screenshot capture works across macOS, Linux, and Windows platforms by utilizing native OS commands or helper scripts to take full-screen or region captures.

Do I need external tools to take desktop screenshots on Linux?▼

Yes, taking desktop screenshots on Linux may rely on external tools like scrot, gnome-screenshot, or ImageMagick, and requires appropriate OS permissions for screen recording to function correctly.

What is the best way to document a software bug with a screen capture?▼

The best way to document a software bug is using window capture to screenshot the specific application window where the error occurs, including any relevant error messages for analysis.

Why is my screen recording capture not working on my operating system?▼

Screen recording capture not working is often due to missing appropriate OS permissions for screen recording, or missing external helper tools like scrot or ImageMagick on Linux systems.

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