Can I capture specific app windows?

Yes, on macOS you can target windows by application name, substring match, or specific window titles.

Where are the screenshots saved?

Files can be saved to a user-specified path, the OS default screenshot folder, or a temporary directory for internal AI visual checks.

How does it handle macOS permissions?

It includes a preflight script that checks and requests Screen Recording permissions in one place to avoid repeated sandbox prompts.

What Linux tools are required?

The skill automatically detects and uses the first available tool among scrot, gnome-screenshot, or ImageMagick.

Does this skill work on multi-monitor setups?

Yes, it captures all displays on macOS as separate files and the virtual desktop on Linux and Windows.

Cross-Platform Screenshot Capture

Name: Cross-Platform Screenshot Capture
Author: x-cmd

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设计工具

Captures system-level screenshots, application windows, and specific screen regions across macOS, Linux, and Windows for visual analysis.

This skill empowers Claude to interact with your visual environment by capturing high-fidelity screenshots across all major operating systems. It supports full-desktop captures, targeted application windows (on macOS), and precise pixel regions, making it an essential tool for visual debugging, UI/UX audits, and frontend development. The skill includes automated permission handling for macOS and smart save-location logic to ensure screenshots are stored correctly whether for user reference or internal AI inspection.

主要功能

01Automated macOS permission preflight to minimize sandbox prompts

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03Support for pixel-perfect region selection using coordinate systems

04Multi-platform compatibility using Python, PowerShell, and native OS tools

05Targeted capture of specific application windows and titles on macOS

06Smart save-location logic for user paths, system defaults, or temporary storage

使用场景

01Visual debugging of desktop applications during the development lifecycle

02Documenting software bugs or visual glitches for automated reporting

03Comparing implemented UI components against design mockups for accuracy

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