Screenshot Tool
The Screenshot Tool component captures images of web pages by URL, enabling automated visual data collection in your workflow.
Component description
How the Screenshot Tool component works
Screenshot Tool Overview
The Screenshot Tool is a component designed to capture screenshots of web pages given a URL. This tool can be integrated into AI-powered workflows to automate the process of visually documenting websites, archiving web content, or providing image-based evidence of a web resource at a specific point in time.
What the Component Does
- Primary Function: Takes a screenshot of a specified web page URL.
- Customization: Allows users to specify the dimensions (width and height) of the screenshot in pixels.
- Integration: Can be referenced by agents in automated workflows and supports additional descriptive metadata for more complex use cases.
Inputs
The component accepts the following inputs:
| Input Name | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Url (input_url) | String | No | The full URL (including protocol, e.g., https://) of the web page to capture. | |
Screenshot Width (screenshot_width) | Integer | No | 1366 | Width of the screenshot in pixels (1 to 1366). |
Screenshot Height (screenshot_height) | Integer | No | 768 | Height of the screenshot in pixels (1 to 768). |
Tool Name (tool_name) | String | No | Optional name for referencing the tool in an agent. | |
Tool Description (tool_description) | String (multiline) | No | Optional detailed description to help agents understand how to use the tool. | |
Verbose (verbose) | Boolean | No | False | Enables verbose output for debugging or logging purposes. |
Outputs
The component produces the following outputs:
| Output Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Image | FlowSessionAttachmentResponse | The captured screenshot image as an attachment. |
| Tool | Tool | The configured tool object for integration/usage. |
Why Use the Screenshot Tool?
- Automated Documentation: Easily capture and archive the visual state of web pages as part of a workflow.
- Evidence Collection: Useful for compliance, monitoring, or reporting changes on web pages.
- Integration in AI Processes: Agents can use the screenshot as input for further analysis (e.g., OCR, visual inspection, or as context for LLMs).
- Customizable Output: Adjust screenshot dimensions to fit your reporting or processing needs.
Example Use Cases
- Monitoring changes to a landing page or product page.
- Capturing visual evidence for compliance or audit trails.
- Feeding screenshot images into other AI components for further analysis (e.g., extracting text or detecting UI elements).
Additional Information
- This tool is typically used as a part of a larger AI workflow, where its output (the screenshot image) can be utilized by downstream components.
- Advanced metadata fields (tool description and tool name) help agents and users better understand or reference this tool in complex, multi-step processes.
This component is straightforward to use and highly valuable for workflows that require visual documentation or processing of web resources.
Examples of flow templates using Screenshot Tool component
To help you get started quickly, we have prepared several example flow templates that demonstrate how to use the Screenshot Tool component effectively. These templates showcase different use cases and best practices, making it easier for you to understand and implement the component in your own projects.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Screenshot Tool component do?
The Screenshot Tool captures a snapshot of a specified web page by URL, returning an image you can use or process further in your workflow.
- Can I adjust the screenshot size?
Yes, you can set custom width and height for your screenshot to fit your specific needs.
- What are some use cases for this component?
It’s ideal for monitoring website changes, documenting web content, or integrating visual data into automated reports or AI workflows.
- Does it support advanced configuration?
You can provide a description and name for the tool, and enable verbose output for detailed process information if needed.
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