What's the best way to screenshot code?

Use Pluck to click on a code block element. It captures the entire block with syntax highlighting intact and adds professional styling.

How do I screenshot a specific UI component?

Pluck's element selection lets you click any component - a button, card, form, or entire section - and capture just that element.

Should I use screenshots or code blocks in documentation?

Use code blocks when readers need to copy the code. Use screenshots for visual examples, UI demonstrations, or when showing IDE context.

Screenshot Tools for Developers

Developers take screenshots constantly - for documentation, bug reports, social media, and presentations. The right tool makes this faster and produces better results.

Common developer screenshot needs

Code snippets

Sharing code on Twitter, in presentations, or in documentation where copy-paste isn’t needed.

UI components

Capturing buttons, forms, cards, and other components for design reviews or documentation.

Bug reports

Showing exactly what’s broken, including console errors and network requests.

README images

Creating visual documentation that makes repositories more approachable.

Demo content

Screenshots for Product Hunt launches, blog posts, and marketing materials.

Why element capture works for developers

Developers work with structured content - DOM elements, code blocks, terminal output. These have clear boundaries that Pluck can detect.

Instead of drawing a selection box and hoping it’s aligned, you click the element you want. The capture is pixel-perfect every time.

Capturing code blocks

When you click a code block with Pluck:

The entire block is captured with syntax highlighting
Padding is added automatically
The background color is clean and consistent
Line numbers are included if visible

No need to manually crop or add a background in an image editor.

Capturing UI components

For component libraries and design systems, capturing individual components creates consistent documentation:

Navigate to the component
Click it with Pluck
Get a styled screenshot ready for your docs

Compare this to taking a full screenshot and cropping each component manually.

Terminal and DevTools

Pluck works well with:

Terminal output in browser-based terminals
Chrome DevTools panels
Console logs and network requests
Code editors in the browser (VS Code web, CodeSandbox)

For local terminals and desktop apps, you’ll still need traditional screenshot tools.

Integration with documentation workflows

Pluck screenshots work seamlessly with:

Markdown documentation (copy to clipboard, paste)
Notion, Confluence, and other docs tools
README files on GitHub
Blog posts and technical articles

The automatic styling means screenshots look professional without post-processing.

Tips for better developer screenshots

Use a clean browser profile - No bookmarks bar, minimal extensions visible
Set consistent window sizes - Keep screenshots the same width for docs
Capture complete elements - Include enough context but not distracting surroundings
Consider dark mode - Many developers prefer dark screenshots

The developer workflow

Traditional: Screenshot → Open image editor → Crop → Add padding → Add background → Export

With Pluck: Click element → Done

For developers who document frequently, this time savings adds up quickly.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best way to screenshot code?: Use Pluck to click on a code block element. It captures the entire block with syntax highlighting intact and adds professional styling.
How do I screenshot a specific UI component?: Pluck's element selection lets you click any component - a button, card, form, or entire section - and capture just that element.
Should I use screenshots or code blocks in documentation?: Use code blocks when readers need to copy the code. Use screenshots for visual examples, UI demonstrations, or when showing IDE context.