How does SnapDOM compare to html2canvas?

SnapDOM is significantly faster, ranging from 10x to 40x speed improvements depending on complexity, and has zero external dependencies.

How does SnapDOM handle cross-origin (CORS) images?

It provides a built-in proxy fallback option to handle resources that would otherwise be blocked by browser security policies.

Can I use SnapDOM to download images directly in the browser?

Yes, SnapDOM includes a dedicated .download() method that simplifies saving any element as a PNG or SVG file.

Is it possible to exclude specific elements from the screenshot?

Yes, you can use the 'exclude' option with a CSS selector to hide specific UI components, like buttons or watermarks, during the capture.

Does it support CSS pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after?

Yes, SnapDOM accurately captures pseudo-elements, CSS counters, line-clamping, and shadow DOM content.

SnapDOM Image Capture

Name: SnapDOM Image Capture
Author: tianzecn

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Converts HTML DOM elements into high-performance SVG and raster images with full CSS style preservation.

SnapDOM is an ultra-fast, dependency-free library designed for developers who need to programmatically capture web elements. It excels at preserving complex CSS styles, including pseudo-elements, shadow DOM, and embedded fonts, making it ideal for generating dynamic social media previews, automated UI screenshots, or exporting user-generated designs. By utilizing native Web APIs rather than heavy dependencies, SnapDOM delivers significantly faster rendering speeds, outperforming traditional alternatives like html2canvas by 10 to 40 times on complex layouts.

主な機能

01Zero external dependencies for a lightweight integration footprint

02High-speed rendering (up to 40x faster than html2canvas)

03Built-in CORS proxy fallback and asset embedding capabilities

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05Supports SVG, PNG, JPG, WebP, and Canvas export formats

06Full CSS support including pseudo-elements, counters, and Shadow DOM

ユースケース

01Automating UI component screenshots for design systems and technical documentation

02Implementing 'Export as Image' features for web-based dashboards and data visualizations

03Generating dynamic Open Graph images or social media cards from live HTML elements

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tianzecn/myclaudecode snapdom

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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