Introduction

Capturing website screenshots is a crucial part of web monitoring, documentation, and reporting. Using n8n's PDF Toolkit node, you can automate this process and capture screenshots of websites in real time.

Why Automate Website Screenshots?

• -  Monitor website changes dynamically
• -  Generate visual archives for reports
• -  Capture website previews for analysis or design reviews

Prerequisites

• -  A self-hosted n8n instance
• -  CustomJS PDF Toolkit node installed
• -  A list of URLs to capture screenshots from

Workflow Overview

1. -  Fetch URLs – Get the list of websites to capture
2. -  Website Screenshot Node – Generate screenshots automatically
3. -  Store or Send Screenshots – Save images to a storage service or send via email

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Fetch URLs for Screenshot Capture

• -  Use the Google Sheets node to retrieve website URLs
• -  Alternatively, fetch URLs from an API request

2. Generate Screenshots Using PDF Toolkit

• -  Add the Website Screenshot node from the PDF Toolkit
• -  Configure the URL input and select the output format (PNG, JPG, or PDF)
• -  Set up screenshot delay if necessary for dynamic pages

3. Store or Distribute Screenshots

• -  Save the screenshots to Google Drive, Dropbox, or an S3 bucket
• -  Send the screenshots via email using the SMTP node

Final Thoughts

Automating website screenshots with n8n is a game-changer for web monitoring, marketing, and research teams. By integrating the PDF Toolkit node, you can ensure that screenshots are captured and stored efficiently without manual effort.