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Abstract Screenshot vs Agent Monitor Data Source API

If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with Abstract Screenshot.

Abstract Screenshot

Take programmatic screenshots of web pages from any website

Agent Monitor Data Source API

API for implementing the IDataSource interface with complete CRUD operations for all entity types.

Abstract Screenshot

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Agent Monitor Data Source API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract ScreenshotAgent Monitor Data Source API
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Abstract Screenshot works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.