Pagebolt

Pagebolt

PageBolt is a developer-focused web capture platform that provides seven unified APIs — screenshots, PDF generation, OG images, video recording with AI narration, multi-step browser automation, visual diffs, and an MCP server — to automate demos, PR videos, and page captures without managing browser infrastructure.

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Pagebolt

PageBolt is a web-capture API platform built for developers and teams who need reliable screenshots, PDFs, OG images, narrated demo videos, multi-step browser sequences, and visual diffs. It centralizes seven capture and automation capabilities behind a single plain-HTTP API key and official SDKs (Node.js and Python), removing the need to manage headless browsers, ffmpeg stacks, or device pools. PageBolt is aimed at product teams, CI/CD pipelines, AI agents/IDEs (via MCP), and any developer who wants automated, reproducible visual outputs and narrated PR demos.

PageBolt also provides an MCP server for direct integration with AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf so agents can request captures and narrated demos on command. CI/CD integrations (GitHub Action) enable zero-config narrated demo generation for every pull request and automated posting of the demo to PR comments.

PageBolt is a developer-focused web capture platform that provides seven unified APIs — screenshots, PDF generation, OG images, video recording with AI narration, multi-step browser automation, visual diffs, and an MCP server — to automate demos, PR videos, and page captures without managing browser infrastructure.

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Key Features

Screenshot API

High-fidelity screenshots with device presets (25+ devices), dark mode, ad/cookie blocking, format options (webp, png), metadata extraction, and viewport configuration.

PDF Generator

Server-side PDF generation with page size, margins, print background, waits for selectors, and output suitable for invoices and reports.

OG Image Creator

Programmatic OG/social image generation from templates with custom title, subtitle, logo, and size parameters.

Video Recording + Audio Guide

Multi-step video recording of browser interactions with synchronized AI voice narration (Azure AI Speech & OpenAI TTS), selectable voices/styles, cursor highlighting, and ffmpeg-based server encoding.

Browser Sequences (Automation)

Multi-step browser automation (navigate, fill, click, screenshot, wait) for reproducing flows, testing, and demo generation.

Visual Diff

Pixel-diff comparisons between two URLs (staging vs production) with thresholding and overlay outputs.

MCP Server (AI-native)

A first-party MCP server that lets AI assistants (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf) invoke PageBolt so agents can capture screenshots, generate PDFs, or record narrated videos on command.

CI/CD Integration & GitHub Action

Zero-config GitHub Action and single YAML integration to auto-generate narrated demo videos for every PR and post them as PR comments.

Official SDKs

Official SDKs for Node.js and Python and plain HTTP endpoints so any language or stack can use the APIs.

Ad & Cookie Banner Blocking

Built-in blocking for cookie providers (OneTrust, CookieBot, 30+), ad banners, and other elements via boolean flags to produce clean captures.

Proxy & Stealth Options

Support for passing proxies and a 'stealth' option to mask fingerprints for pages that block headless browsers.

Single API Key for Seven Tools

One API key provides access to all seven APIs — screenshots, PDFs, OG images, videos, sequences, inspect, and visual diff — simplifying credential management.

Pricing

Free Tier Available

Free plan: 100 requests/month, all 7 APIs included, 20s video recording, no credit card required.

Free

$0 /mo
  • 100 requests/month
  • All 7 APIs included
  • Video recording (20s)
  • 10 req/min rate limit

Hobby

$9 /mo
  • 500 requests/month
  • All 7 APIs included
  • Video recording (25s)
  • 30 req/min rate limit

Starter

$29 /mo
  • 5,000 requests/month
  • 60 req/min rate limit
  • Video recording (30s)
  • Audio Guide narration

Growth

$79 /mo
  • 25,000 requests/month
  • 120 req/min rate limit
  • Video recording (45s, all formats)
  • Audio Guide narration

Scale

$199 /mo
  • 100,000 requests/month
  • 300 req/min rate limit
  • Video recording (60s, all formats)
  • Audio Guide narration

Pay As You Go

Pay-per-use
  • No monthly commitment
  • Per-request pricing (examples: $0.005/req base; screenshots $0.01, sequences $0.03, videos $0.05)
  • Top-up balance anytime
  • All 7 APIs included

Use Cases

Automated PR Demo Videos

Automatically generate narrated demo videos for every pull request using a single GitHub Actions YAML: the agent reads the diff, visits the preview URL, records a demo with voice narration, and posts it as a PR comment.

AI Assistant Integrations

Enable AI coding assistants (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf) to capture screenshots, create PDFs, and record demos on request inside developer workflows or IDE chats via the MCP server.

Visual Regression & Diffing

Compare staging vs production visually to detect regressions and generate pixel-diff overlays programmatically.

On-demand Asset Generation

Generate OG/social images and PDFs for blogs, invoices, or marketing programmatically as part of build or publishing pipelines.

End-to-end Flow Recording for QA

Record multi-step sequences with screenshots and exported videos to document bugs, onboarding flows, or QA test runs.

Integrations

Claude, Cursor & Windsurf (MCP)

First-party MCP server integration enables AI assistants to request captures and narrated demos directly from the IDE or chat.

GitHub Actions

Zero-config GitHub Action to auto-generate PR demo videos and post them as PR comments.

Vercel & Netlify (Preview Deployments)

Works with Vercel, Netlify, or custom preview deployments for CI/CD demo generation.

Node.js & Python SDKs

Official SDKs for typed convenience and language-native integrations.

Azure AI Speech & OpenAI TTS

Audio Guide uses Azure AI Speech and OpenAI TTS to generate professional voice narration with multiple voices and styles.

Benefits

Eliminates browser and ffmpeg infrastructure management with warm browser pools and server-side recording.
Single API key grants access to seven capture and automation tools, reducing integration complexity.
Zero-config CI/CD integration enables narrated PR demos automatically without manual recording or editing.
AI-native MCP server lets assistants record and inspect pages on command, improving developer productivity.
Built-in ad and cookie banner blocking produces cleaner, more consistent captures across environments.

Limitations

Some pages may not load in a headless browser; use the 'stealth: true' option to mask fingerprints or add a proxy to route requests.
Video duration and rate limits vary by plan (e.g., Free 20s, Hobby 25s, Starter 30s, Growth 45s, Scale 60s).
Overage behavior returns 402 responses; continuous high-volume usage requires upgrading or using Pay As You Go.
While PageBolt blocks many cookie/banner providers, some complex bot-protection systems may still require proxying or additional stealth configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PageBolt?
PageBolt is a web capture API platform offering seven APIs in one: screenshots, PDFs, OG images, video recording with Audio Guide narration, browser sequences, CI/CD demo generation, and an MCP server for AI assistants. The free plan includes 100 requests per month with no credit card required.
How is PageBolt different from Urlbox or Puppeteer?
PageBolt consolidates multiple capture and automation capabilities into a single managed service, removing the need to run and maintain headless browser infrastructure. Unlike Puppeteer, PageBolt provides managed warm browser pools, server-side video recording, ad/cookie blocking, and built-in CI/CD and MCP integrations.
How do I take screenshots from code?
Sign up for an API key, then POST to https://pagebolt.dev/api/v1/screenshot with the x-api-key header and a JSON body specifying the URL and options. You can use any HTTP client or the official Node.js/Python SDKs.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The free plan gives 100 requests per month and requires no credit card to start.
What happens if I exceed my monthly limit?
API calls return a 402 status with a clear message when you exceed your monthly quota. You can upgrade plans or wait for the next billing cycle; PageBolt does not surprise-bill or allow overages.
What is the MCP server and how do I use it?
The MCP server lets MCP-compatible AI clients (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf) run PageBolt commands. Add one JSON config line to your client's mcp.json to enable PageBolt; the AI assistant can then request screenshots, PDFs, and narrated demos using your API key.
What is Audio Guide?
Audio Guide is PageBolt's feature for adding professional AI voice narration to demo videos. Choose from 10+ voices, various styles and paces, and either per-step narration or a continuous script synced to the video timeline.
How does the CI/CD GitHub Action work?
Drop the provided GitHub Actions YAML into your workflow. When a PR is opened, an AI agent reads the diff, visits the preview URL, records a narrated demo, and posts the video as a PR comment. Works with Vercel, Netlify, or custom preview deployments.

Getting Started

  1. 1 Sign up at pagebolt.dev and get a free API key (no credit card required).
  2. 2 Try the interactive Sandbox / API Playground or run a curl example to call the screenshot or PDF endpoints.
  3. 3 Install an official SDK (Node.js or Python) or call the plain HTTP endpoints with your x-api-key header.
  4. 4 Add the provided GitHub Action YAML to your repo for automatic PR demo generation, or add the MCP JSON config to your AI client for IDE integration.

Support

Docs

Comprehensive docs and API reference available at https://pagebolt.dev/docs.

Sandbox / Playground

Interactive Sandbox to try all 7 APIs without signing up or writing code.

Community support

Community-level support available for Free plan users.

Email support

Email support available for paid plans (Hobby and above).

Priority support & Slack

Priority support and a dedicated Slack channel provided on Growth/Scale plans and higher tiers.

Sales contact

Contact sales from the dashboard or site for enterprise inquiries and Scale plan discussions.

API

Available: Yes
Documentation:

https://pagebolt.dev/docs

Rate Limits:

Rate limits depend on plan: examples include 10 req/min (Free), 30 req/min (Hobby), 60 req/min (Starter), 120 req/min (Growth), 300 req/min (Scale). Pay As You Go typically uses a 60 req/min baseline.

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