# Urlbox MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Urlbox lets you turn any website into high-quality images or PDFs instantly. It handles complex layouts, dynamic content, and responsive designs so your AI can see the web just like a human does. Use it to grab screenshots, convert pages to documents, or render raw HTML code into visual assets without worrying about headless browser headaches. ## Overview - **Category:** developer-tools - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bwmYhvvAxoh7dvR8S5NxngIyi6oR2CCGz6ot6tm0/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** screenshot-api, pdf-generation, web-rendering, html-to-image, automation, headless-browser ## Description You're trying to show someone what a landing page looks like, but every time you take a screenshot, the layout breaks or the images don't load. Or maybe you need to grab a specific chart from a dashboard without the rest of the UI getting in the way. This Connector changes that by giving your AI agent a direct line to a professional rendering engine. Instead of just reading the text on a page, your agent can now actually see the visual output. You can ask it to grab a full-page image of a new site, turn a long article into a clean document, or even render a snippet of code to see how it looks before you commit to the design. It handles the heavy lifting of proxy management and responsive scaling, so you get consistent results every time. By adding this to your workflow through the Vinkius catalog, you're moving past text-only processing into a world where your agent can interact with the visual web. You get to stop copy-pasting images and start letting your agent handle the visual documentation for you. This is a huge win for anyone who needs to maintain visual consistency across different devices or needs to archive web content as high-quality files without the manual headache of browser navigation. ## Tools ### get_account_info Retrieve your profile details. This helps you keep your account details handy for quick reference. ### list_proxies See all available proxy locations. Use this to understand where your rendering requests are originating from. ### get_render_status Check the progress of a specific render job. This is useful for tracking long-running tasks. ### get_credit_usage View your current credit balance and stats. It helps you stay on top of your spending limits. ### list_storage_buckets See your available storage buckets. This is where your rendered assets are kept. ### list_webhooks See your active webhooks. Use this to manage how your agent receives async notifications. ### render_async Start a render that sends results to a webhook. This is perfect for heavy jobs that take some time. ### render_html Turn raw HTML into an image. Use this to preview code snippets or generate assets from code. ### capture_pdf Convert a URL into a high-quality PDF. This makes it easy to turn web content into documents. ### capture_png Grab a screenshot of a URL in PNG format. It's the fastest way to get a visual of a website. ### render_selector Capture a specific part of a page using a CSS selector. This is great for grabbing just one chart or button. ### render_sync Get an immediate render of a URL. Use this when you need a fast, real-time image result. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Take a high-quality screenshot of 'https://vinkius.com'. ``` **Response:** ``` Screenshot captured! I've rendered 'https://vinkius.com' as a high-quality PNG. You can view or download the image here: [Render URL]. Would you like me to convert it to a PDF too? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Convert the article at 'https://example.com/blog/1' to an A4 PDF. ``` **Response:** ``` Conversion successful! I've generated an A4 PDF for the provided URL. Here is your download link: [PDF URL]. Is there anything else you'd like to capture? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Capture only the element '#pricing-table' from 'https://mysaas.com'. ``` **Response:** ``` Selective render complete! I've captured only the element matching '#pricing-table' from 'https://mysaas.com'. Here is the cropped image: [Element URL]. ``` ## Capabilities ### Capture full-page screenshots Get high-res images in PNG, JPG, or WebP formats instantly. ### Convert webpages to PDFs Turn any URL into a clean, high-fidelity document for easy sharing. ### Render raw HTML Turn your code snippets into visual images to check styles quickly. ### Target specific elements Use CSS selectors to grab just one part of a page, like a pricing table. ### Monitor usage stats Check your credit balance and monthly stats directly through your chat. ### Manage webhooks View and manage active webhooks for your asynchronous rendering tasks. ## Use Cases ### Mobile Layout Auditing A designer asks the agent to take a screenshot of a new pricing page to see if the mobile layout is broken. ### Client Content Delivery A marketer wants to convert a blog post to a PDF to send it to a client for final approval. ### Frontend Style Preview A developer asks the agent to render an HTML snippet to see if the new button style looks right before coding. ### UI Element Isolation A QA tester asks the agent to capture only the login form from a site to check for visual inconsistencies. ## Benefits - Stop manual screen grabbing by using capture_png to get instant visual proof of any website layout. - Create polished documents faster by using capture_pdf to turn web articles into A4 PDFs for clients. - Verify your code instantly with render_html to see how raw snippets look before you push to production. - Isolate specific UI components using render_selector to grab just one table or header without the clutter. - Manage your resources easily with get_credit_usage to keep your subscription costs predictable and transparent. - Handle heavy rendering tasks without waiting by using render_async to push results to your webhooks. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get visual web content delivered directly to your chat interface without leaving your workspace. 1. Connect your Urlbox API key to your preferred AI client. 2. Tell your agent which URL you want to capture or convert. 3. Receive a direct link to the high-quality image or PDF. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can Urlbox MCP take screenshots of websites with dynamic content?** Yes, it handles dynamic content and responsive layouts to ensure the screenshot looks correct. **How do I get a PDF of a web page using Urlbox?** Just ask your agent to convert a specific URL into a PDF. It will generate a high-fidelity document for you. **Can I capture specific parts of a webpage?** Yes, you can use CSS selectors to isolate elements like charts or headers for a cleaner capture. **Does Urlbox support different image formats?** It supports PNG, JPG, and WebP formats depending on your needs. **How does Urlbox handle large pages that take a long time to load?** You can use the asynchronous rendering tool to handle heavy pages without blocking your chat. **Can I check my account balance through the AI?** Yes, you can ask your agent to check your usage stats and credit balance directly. **Can I capture only a specific part of a webpage?** Yes! Use the `render_selector` tool. Provide the URL and the CSS selector (e.g., #my-chart) to capture only that specific element instead of the whole page. **How do I see how many credits I have left?** Run the `get_credit_usage` query. Your agent will retrieve your current credit balance and monthly rendering metrics directly from Urlbox. **Can this tool convert a URL directly to PDF?** Absolutely. Use the `capture_pdf` tool by providing the URL. You can also specify an optional page size like 'A4' or 'Letter'.