Feature
Ask Claude about anything on your screen
One shortcut, one selection, one question. The answer streams in next to your capture, without opening an image editor or a chat tab first.
How it works
Four moves, all from the keyboard and mouse you already use.
- Press the shortcutPress CtrlShift1 (Capture and ask). The screen freezes so you can select.
- Select what mattersDrag to select a region, press Space to pick a window, or press F for the full screen. Resize the selection by its corner handles.
- Ask a questionA prompt box opens beside the selection. Type your question, or tap a chip: What is this?,Explain simply, Translate or Summarize.
- Read the answer next to the captureThe answer streams into a card beside your capture. Ask follow-up questions, copy the answer, open it in Claude or view it later in History.
Where the question goes
The prompt box has a Send to choice. CtrlShift1 always opens it on Quick answer. While you type, switch with CtrlCommand1, CtrlCommand2 orCtrlCommand3.
- Quick answer streams a reply beside the capture, in safe mode with no tools.
- Claude Code sends the question and the capture to a session in a project folder you choose. See Send to Claude Code.
- Claude chat opens a new chat in the Claude desktop app with your question filled in and the image on the clipboard, so you paste it with CtrlCommandV. Without the Claude app, the chat opens on claude.ai in your browser.
Choose the model for each send with CtrlCommandM, or set a default in Settings. Every shortcut can be changed. The full list is in Shortcuts.
What you need
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), macOS 12.3 or newer (Apple Silicon or Intel), or Linux x64 (tested on Ubuntu 22.04).
- Your own Claude account, through the Claude Code CLI signed in on your computer. This is needed for quick answers and the Claude Code destination. The Claude chat destination works without the CLI.
- A SnapPrompt license key. The free trial lasts 3 days; see pricing.
Your captures stay on your computer, and an image reaches Claude only when you press Send. Read the details in the privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Claude account to use SnapPrompt?
Yes. SnapPrompt talks to Claude through the Claude Code CLI and uses the sign-in that Claude Code already has on your computer. SnapPrompt stores no passwords. If the CLI is missing, the app can download and install the official build for you. The Claude chat destination also works without the CLI.
Does my screenshot leave my computer?
Only when you press Send. Captures stay on your computer until then, and History is stored only on your computer. Blurred and pixelated areas are removed from the image before it leaves the app.
Can Claude change my files when I ask a quick question?
No. Quick answers run in safe mode: Claude has no tools and cannot read or edit files. To let Claude work in a project folder, use the Claude Code destination instead.
Which part of the screen can I capture?
Drag to select a region, press Space to pick a window, press F for the full screen, or use the 3-second timer. Captures work on any monitor. On Linux with Wayland, the desktop shows its own picker instead.
Does SnapPrompt run on macOS or Linux?
Yes. It runs on Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit), on macOS 12.3 or newer with Apple Silicon or Intel, and on Linux x64, tested on Ubuntu 22.04 with X11 and Wayland. The download page lists what each system needs.
Try SnapPrompt free for 3 days
Windows, Mac and Linux. The macOS and Linux builds are coming soon. After the trial, $19 + applicable tax once, with 1 year of updates included. You use your own Claude account.