windows-to-wsl2-screenshots
🥈SilverAutomate Windows screenshots for Claude Code workflows in WSL2. Take screenshots (Win+Shift+S, Win+PrintScreen, Snipping Tool) and instantly get file paths copied to clipboard for pasting into Claude Code (Terminal or running in VS Code). No more manual save/copy/paste!
9380Updated 2mo ago
Intermediate30min to implementautomation
Saves ~45 min per use
Quick InstallView Source
git clone https://github.com/jddev273/windows-to-wsl2-screenshots.gitWorks with:
Claude
Overview
About This Skill
Windows-to-WSL2 Screenshot Bridge automates the workflow of taking screenshots in Windows and using them in Claude Code or VS Code running on WSL2. When you take a screenshot using Win+Shift+S, Win+PrintScreen, or the Snipping Tool, the tool automatically saves it to ~/.screenshots/ in your WSL2 distribution and copies the file path to your clipboard. You can then paste the path directly into Claude Code, VS Code, or any WSL2-based application with Ctrl+V, eliminating manual save-and-copy steps. This skill requires Windows 10/11 with WSL2 and Windows Terminal for proper clipboard synchronization.
How to Use
Clone the repository, source the screenshot-functions.sh file in your WSL2 terminal, and run start-screenshot-monitor to begin. Take screenshots normally with your Windows shortcuts, and the paths will automatically copy to clipboard for pasting.
Use Cases
Sharing screenshots with Claude Code for debugging and documentation
Capturing UI elements for VS Code development documentation
Quickly embedding images in WSL2-based workflows without manual file management
Automating screenshot workflows in development environments
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Setup & Installation
Quick Install
No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.
Alternative Install (Git Clone)
git clone https://github.com/jddev273/windows-to-wsl2-screenshotsRequirements
- Claude Code or compatible AI agent
- Works with: Claude
Quick Start Guide
1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
2
Open Your AI Agent
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
3
Try It Out
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
4
Customize
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Usage Examples
Prompt Template
I'm using Windows with WSL2 and need to automate screenshots for my [PROJECT_NAME] workflow. Please generate a script that will: 1) Capture screenshots using Win+Shift+S, 2) Automatically save them to my [SAVE_LOCATION] directory, 3) Copy the file paths to my clipboard, and 4) Make them instantly available in my WSL2 environment. I'm using [SCREENSHOT_TOOL] for capturing screenshots.
Example Output
```bash # Windows-to-WSL2 Screenshot Automation Script # 1. Capture Screenshot using Snipping Tool # Press Win+Shift+S to capture screenshot # Screenshot saved to: C:\Users\User\Pictures\Screenshots\screenshot_20231115_143022.png # 2. Automatically copy file path to clipboard # File path copied to clipboard: C:\Users\User\Pictures\Screenshots\screenshot_20231115_143022.png # 3. Make screenshot available in WSL2 # Screenshot path in WSL2: /mnt/c/Users/User/Pictures/Screenshots/screenshot_20231115_143022.png # 4. Ready to use in Claude Code # Paste the following path into your Claude Code terminal: /mnt/c/Users/User/Pictures/Screenshots/screenshot_20231115_143022.png ```
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