Question 1

How do I use deviceframe to capture a screenshot of a local development server?

Accepted Answer

Use the --delay flag with the localhost URL, as shown in the hybrid app example with Ionic. This pauses to let the server load before capturing the screenshot.

Question 2

Can deviceframe handle multiple devices for the same image?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can select multiple frames interactively or use multiple --frame flags to generate versions for different devices in one command, as demonstrated in the README.

Question 3

deviceframe vs Pageres: which is better for device screenshots?

Accepted Answer

deviceframe adds realistic device frames to screenshots for mockups, while Pageres captures screenshots at various resolutions without frames. Choose deviceframe for presentation-ready images, Pageres for responsive testing.

Question 4

How to cache frames locally with deviceframe?

Accepted Answer

Frames are automatically cached in a cache directory using env-paths. No setup is needed; subsequent runs reuse cached images to speed up processing.

Question 5

Does deviceframe support custom device frames?

Accepted Answer

No, the README does not mention custom frame support; it relies on a predefined library from a CDN, limiting design flexibility.

Question 6

What happens if the CDN for frame images goes down?

Accepted Answer

The tool might fail to download new frames, but cached frames will still work. This dependency means offline use is limited to previously cached devices.

Question 7

How to list all available devices in deviceframe?

Accepted Answer

Run `dframe --devices` in the command line to get a list of all supported devices, as mentioned in the README under the Devices section.

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