GetScreenshot is a powerful programmable API that allows you to do screenshot operations at scale and for less than the existing solutions.
Go to siteThe GetScreenshot API is a potent tool for capturing webpage snapshots programmatically. Integrating GetScreenshot with Pipedream opens up a plethora of automation possibilities, from monitoring website updates in real-time to generating visual reports for clients. With Pipedream, you can create workflows that trigger screenshots based on specific events, store or send them to stakeholders, and even analyze webpage changes without manual intervention.
import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
props: {
getscreenshot: {
type: "app",
app: "getscreenshot",
}
},
async run({steps, $}) {
return await axios($, {
url: `https://api.rasterwise.com/v1/get-screenshot`,
params: {
apikey: `${this.getscreenshot.$auth.api_key}`,
url: `https://pipedream.com`,
},
})
},
})
Automated Website Monitoring: Trigger daily screenshots of your website's homepage. Use Pipedream to compare these snapshots to detect visual changes or downtime, and automatically alert your team via Slack or email if any significant alterations are found.
Client Reporting Automation: Generate weekly screenshots of a client's website performance dashboard. With Pipedream, connect GetScreenshot to a service like Dropbox or Google Drive to save these images, and then automatically compile them into a PDF report using a tool like PDF.co API. Email the report to the client with a pre-written summary of weekly performance.
Competitor Analysis Workflow: Schedule monthly screenshots of competitor websites and product pages. Pipedream can orchestrate a flow where these images are stored in a database, like Airtable, for easy comparison and trend analysis. Notify the marketing team with insights via a tool like Twilio SendGrid to inform strategic decisions.
GetScreenshot uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your GetScreenshot account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to GetScreenshot APIs in both code and no-code steps.
Your API key is delivered to your inbox when you sign up to GetScreenshot.