Link preview cards with Screenshot API
Build production-ready link preview cards features using the Screenshot API from Helix-API. This guide covers setup, integration, and best practices.
Why Use Screenshot API for Link preview cards?
Production Ready
Battle-tested API with consistent response format and error handling.
Low Latency
Built-in caching and optimized infrastructure for fast responses.
Easy Integration
Standard REST API with OpenAPI spec. Works with any language or framework.
Free to Start
Start with the free tier on RapidAPI. Scale when you're ready.
Quick Start
link-preview-cards.js
// Link preview cards with Screenshot API
const response = await fetch(
"https://screenshot-by-helix-api.p.rapidapi.com/capture",
{
method: "GET",
headers: {
"X-RapidAPI-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"X-RapidAPI-Host": "screenshot-by-helix-api.p.rapidapi.com"
}
}
);
const { status, data } = await response.json();
console.log("Link preview cards result:", data);Available Endpoints
GET
/captureCapture screenshot of URL
POST
/captureCapture with advanced options
Other Use Cases for Screenshot API
Social media previewsWebsite monitoringPDF reportsThumbnail generationArchivalCompetitor website trackingVisual regression testingReal estate listing screenshotsSEO audit reportsWebsite change detectionPortfolio showcase generatorClient reporting dashboardCompliance documentationSocial proof widgetsBlog post featured imagesMarketplace listing previewsDesign review automationBrand monitoring screenshotsUptime monitoring evidence