screenshot

For platform screenshot, automate the process of capturing website screenshots and sending them via email. This workflow generates both simple and full-page screenshots, uploads them to Dropbox, and delivers them directly to your inbox, enhancing efficiency and saving time on manual tasks.

7/8/2025
10 nodes
Complex
manualcomplexfunctionitemawssesuprocdropboxcodecustomapiintegration
Categories:
Complex WorkflowManual TriggeredSimple WorkflowData Processing & AnalysisBusiness Process AutomationProject ManagementMarketing & Advertising AutomationCloud Storage & File ManagementCRM & Sales
Integrations:
FunctionItemAwsSesUprocDropbox

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Web Developers: Who need to automate screenshot generation for websites.
- Marketing Professionals: Looking to capture and share website visuals efficiently.
- Product Managers: Who want to monitor web application changes visually.
- Content Creators: Needing screenshots for documentation or social media.
- Businesses: That require regular website updates and visual reports for stakeholders.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the need for automated screenshot generation and email delivery, streamlining the process of capturing website visuals and sharing them with stakeholders. It eliminates the manual effort and time involved in taking screenshots and sending emails, ensuring that users can focus on more critical tasks while maintaining efficient communication.

Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow starts when the user clicks 'execute'.
    2. Create Web + Email Item: A function node sets the website URL to https://uproc.io and the recipient's email to [email protected].
    3. Generate Screenshots: Two separate nodes use the Uproc service to generate:
    - A full-page screenshot.
    - A simple screenshot.
    4. Get Files: HTTP request nodes retrieve the generated screenshots as files.
    5. Upload to Dropbox: The screenshots are uploaded to Dropbox, with specific paths for each image:
    - Full-page screenshot to /screenshots/sample_fullpage.png.
    - Simple screenshot to /screenshots/sample.png.
    6. Merge Results: The workflow merges the results from the upload processes.
    7. Send Email: Finally, an email is sent to the specified address with the screenshots embedded in the email body.

    • Customization Guide

    To customize this workflow:
    - Change Website URL: Modify the item.website value in the 'Create Web + Email Item' node to target a different website.
    - Update Email Address: Change the item.email value to send screenshots to a different recipient.
    - Adjust Screenshot Dimensions: Modify the width parameter in the 'Generate Screenshot' and 'Generate FullPage' nodes to change the screenshot size.
    - Alter Email Content: Edit the body parameter in the 'Send Email' node to customize the email message and format.
    - Change Dropbox Path: Update the path parameter in the 'Upload Screenshot' and 'Upload fullpage' nodes to save files in a different location within Dropbox.

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