Introduction

Documentation Index

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DomShot

The programmatic screenshot API for developers. Capture website screenshots with a simple HTTP request.

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What is DomShot

DomShot is a REST API that converts any public URL into a screenshot. Send a request with your target URL, receive an image file in response. No servers to manage, no browsers to maintain. Just HTTP requests and responses.

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Use cases

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Thumbnail generation

Generate preview images for links, social media shares, or marketing materials.

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Website monitoring

Track visual changes over time. Compare screenshots to detect layout shifts, content updates, or visual regressions.

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Archiving

Store historical snapshots of websites for compliance, legal, or documentation purposes.

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Testing

Automated visual regression testing. Capture screenshots before and after code changes to ensure nothing breaks.

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Automation

Integrate screenshots into your workflow: generate reports, create documentation, or build monitoring dashboards.

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Key features

• Simple - One endpoint, one request, one response
• Fast - 4-hour cache on all screenshots
• Flexible - Multiple formats, viewports, and customization options
• Fair pricing - Pay only for successful screenshots, cache hits are free

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