# Scrot

> Use this skill when the user wants to take screenshots from the command line — capture the screen, window, or a selected region with optional delay and quality settings.

- Skill: `javimosch/scrot` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/scrot`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/scrot/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/scrot

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# scrot Plugin

scrot captures screenshots from the command line on X11 systems. Supports full screen, active window, region selection, and various output options.

## Commands

- `scrot _ _ <args>` — Passthrough

## Usage Examples

- "take a screenshot of the entire screen"
- "capture the active window"
- "take a screenshot with a 5 second delay"
- "capture a selected region of the screen"

## Installation

```bash
brew install scrot
```

## Key Features
- Full screen, active window, and region capture modes
- Configurable capture delay
- Thumbnail generation
- Image quality and compression control
- Custom filename templates with date/time
- Automatic saving to specified directory
- Multiple image format support (PNG, JPG, etc.)