appshot.dev

Capture websites instantly

High-quality website screenshots via a simple, reliable API. Perfect for monitoring, thumbnails, archiving, and more.

API Docs See Examples
https://example.com
$ curl "https://appshot.dev/api/screenshot?url=https://example.com&access_token=your_token" --output screenshot.png
Successfully captured screenshot of example.com

Lightning Fast

Single browser instance ensures quick response times and efficient resource usage.

Highly Configurable

Customize viewport size, capture full page or just the visible area, and more.

Secure Access

Token-based authentication ensures only authorized applications can use the service.

API Usage

Take a Screenshot

GET /api/screenshot?url=<website_url>&access_token=<your_token>[&full_page=true|false][&width=1280][&height=800]

Parameters:

  • url: The URL of the website to screenshot (required)
  • access_token: Your API access token (required)
  • full_page: Whether to capture the entire scrollable page (true, default) or just the visible area (false)
  • width: Custom viewport width in pixels (default: 1280)
  • height: Custom viewport height in pixels (default: 800)

Check Screenshot Status

GET /api/screenshot/status/<task_id>?access_token=<your_token>

Check Health Status

GET /api/screenshot/health

Examples

Full Page Screenshot

curl "https://appshot.dev/api/screenshot?url=https://example.com&access_token=your-access-token" --output screenshot.png

Captures the entire scrollable webpage, including content below the fold.

Viewport Screenshot

curl "https://appshot.dev/api/screenshot?url=https://example.com&full_page=false&access_token=your-access-token" --output screenshot_viewport.png

Captures only the visible area of the page (viewport).

Mobile Device Screenshot

curl "https://appshot.dev/api/screenshot?url=https://example.com&width=375&height=667&access_token=your-access-token" --output screenshot_mobile.png

Captures a screenshot with viewport dimensions matching a mobile device.

Check Screenshot Status

curl "https://appshot.dev/api/screenshot/status/123?access_token=your-access-token"

Checks the status of a previously requested screenshot task.