Documentation Screenshots
Automate screenshot capture for technical documentation. Keep your docs always up-to-date with fresh screenshots that reflect the latest UI changes.
Overview
Outdated screenshots are one of the biggest pain points in technical documentation. When your UI evolves but your docs don't, users get confused and support tickets pile up. Screenshotly solves this by integrating directly into your development workflow.
With our API, you can trigger screenshot captures automatically whenever your application deploys. This means your README files, API documentation, user guides, and help articles always show the current state of your interface. No more manual screenshot updates, no more "this doesn't match what I see" complaints.
Our AI-powered element removal ensures your documentation screenshots are clean and professional. Cookie consent banners, chat widgets, and promotional popups are automatically detected and removed, leaving you with crisp images that focus on what matters: your product.
Key Benefits
Results You Can Expect
How It Works
Set up a webhook trigger in your CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)
Define the pages and UI states you need to capture
Call the Screenshotly API with your target URLs and viewport settings
Save the returned images to your documentation repository
Commit and push the updated screenshots automatically
Code Example
// Capture documentation screenshots
const response = await fetch('https://api.screenshotly.app/screenshot', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
body: JSON.stringify({
url: 'https://your-app.com/dashboard',
device: 'desktop',
format: 'png',
aiRemoval: {
enabled: true,
types: ['cookie-banner', 'chat-widget'],
},
}),
});Frequently Asked Questions
How do I integrate screenshot capture into my CI/CD pipeline?
You can add Screenshotly to any CI/CD pipeline using our REST API. Popular integrations include GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and CircleCI. Simply add an API call step after your deployment to capture updated screenshots.
Can I capture screenshots of authenticated pages for documentation?
Yes! You can pass authentication cookies or headers with your API request to capture screenshots of logged-in states. This is perfect for documenting admin panels, user dashboards, and private features.
What's the best image format for documentation screenshots?
PNG is recommended for documentation as it provides lossless compression and supports transparency. For web documentation, consider WebP for smaller file sizes with excellent quality.
How do I ensure consistent styling across documentation screenshots?
Use our AI-powered element removal to hide dynamic elements like timestamps, user-specific data, and promotional banners. Set consistent viewport sizes and use the same device settings for all captures.
Want a step-by-step walkthrough?
Read: Documentation Screenshot Automation Guide →Ready to automate documentation?
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