# PagePixels MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > PagePixels lets you take high-quality screenshots of any URL or custom HTML block using your AI agent. It handles the rendering at any resolution, making it easy to automate visual testing, monitor competitor sites, or generate dynamic images on the fly. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_IVsaGmRCqFIK44KtZ2KOHUV7XB9e1HGsQ4gXKSGr/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** pagepixels, screenshots, automation, ai-agents, mcp ## Description Imagine you need to keep an eye on how a competitor's landing page looks across different devices. Instead of manually opening tabs and taking screenshots, you can just tell your agent to do it. This Connector gives your agent the eyes to see what's happening on the web. You can ask it to grab a quick snapshot of a live site or even render a chunk of custom HTML to see how it looks before you push it live. If you need to do this regularly, you can set up schedules to monitor changes over time. It's a huge time saver for anyone who deals with visual assets. By connecting this through the Vinkius catalog, you're giving your agent a reliable way to handle visual data without you having to lift a finger. It turns "look at this website" into a task your agent can actually complete and report back on. This is a major shift for visual quality assurance. You no longer have to worry about missing a small layout shift or a broken image on a mobile view. Your agent can handle the repetitive work of capturing these moments. Whether you're checking a live production site or previewing a new component, the process is consistent and reliable. You get the visual proof you need without the manual overhead. It moves the heavy lifting of rendering and capturing to the background, leaving you free to focus on the actual design and strategy. ## Tools ### snap_custom_html Take a screenshot of custom HTML code. Use this to see how your snippets look in a browser. ### delete_screenshot_config Delete a specific screenshot configuration from your account. This helps keep your list clean. ### get_screenshot_config Get the details of a specific screenshot configuration by its ID. Use this to check current settings. ### list_screenshot_configs List all your active screenshot configurations. This gives you a full overview of your scheduled tasks. ### quick_snap Capture a quick screenshot of a URL instantly. It's the fastest way to see a live page. ### create_screenshot_config Create a new screenshot configuration. Use this to start a new automated monitoring task. ### quick_snap_with_options Take a screenshot of a URL with advanced options. This is great for specific resolutions. ### update_screenshot_config Update an existing screenshot configuration. This lets you change schedules or URLs on the fly. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Take a full page screenshot of https://example.com. ``` **Response:** ``` I've requested a full-page screenshot for https://example.com. You'll receive the link as soon as it's ready. ``` **Prompt:** ``` List all my screenshot configurations. ``` **Response:** ``` Here are your active configurations: - **Config #1**: Competitor_Home (Every 24h) - **Config #2**: Landing_Page_Mobile (Every 12h) - **Config #3**: Dev_Preview (Manual) ``` **Prompt:** ``` Render this HTML and take a screenshot. ``` **Response:** ``` I've rendered that HTML snippet. Here is the visual preview: [Link to Image] ``` ## Capabilities ### Capture live website screenshots Your agent can grab a high-quality image of any live URL instantly. ### Render and snapshot custom HTML Turn custom code snippets into visual images for immediate preview. ### Create scheduled screenshot tasks Set up recurring captures to monitor websites automatically over time. ### Manage multiple capture configurations Organize and update various monitoring tasks in one place. ### Specify custom resolutions Get perfect shots for mobile, tablet, or desktop views with specific options. ## Use Cases ### Competitor Monitoring A marketer asks the agent to check a competitor's site every morning and report changes using create_screenshot_config. ### UI Testing A developer asks the agent to take screenshots of a new landing page at three different breakpoints using quick_snap_with_options. ### Dynamic Previews A user submits a custom HTML snippet, and the agent uses snap_custom_html to show them a visual preview. ### Automated Audit A QA lead uses create_screenshot_config to track a live production site for visual bugs on a recurring schedule. ## Benefits - Stop manual screenshots. Use quick_snap to let your agent grab images of any URL instantly to save time. - Automate competitor tracking. Use create_screenshot_config to monitor sites on a schedule without manual effort. - Preview custom components. Use snap_custom_html to see how your own HTML looks before it goes live. - Handle any resolution. Use quick_snap_with_options to get perfect shots for mobile, tablet, or desktop views. - Manage configs easily. Use list_screenshot_configs and update_screenshot_config to keep your automated tasks organized. ## How It Works The bottom line is your agent handles the heavy lifting of web rendering so you can focus on the results. 1. Get an API token from PagePixels and add it to your integration settings. 2. Tell your agent to take a screenshot of a specific URL or a piece of HTML. 3. Receive the image URL or a confirmation of the captured asset. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can PagePixels MCP take screenshots of specific URLs?** Yes, it can grab high-quality images of any live URL instantly. This is perfect for quick checks or automated monitoring. **How does PagePixels MCP help with competitor tracking?** You can set up scheduled configurations to monitor sites automatically. It captures the visual state of a page on a recurring basis. **Can I use PagePixels MCP to see how my own HTML looks?** Yes, the tool lets you render and capture custom code snippets. This is great for previewing components before they go live. **Does PagePixels MCP support different screen resolutions?** Yes, it supports various options. You can get specific shots for mobile, tablet, or desktop views to ensure your layout is correct. **How do I manage my PagePixels MCP screenshot tasks?** You can list, update, and delete your configurations directly through your agent. This makes it easy to organize your monitoring tasks. **Is PagePixels MCP good for automated UI testing?** It's a great tool for visual regression. It captures consistent shots of your site so you can easily spot layout shifts or broken elements. **Does the AI agent store the screenshots?** No, the AI agent uses PagePixels to generate the screenshots, which are stored securely by the PagePixels service and provided as URLs to the agent. **Can I capture full pages?** Yes! The AI agent can use advanced options to instruct PagePixels to capture the entire height of the webpage. **Are there limits on screenshot generation?** Limits depend strictly on your active PagePixels subscription plan.