# code-shot

> Use this tool when you need to visually present source code with syntax highlighting and line numbers, or share code snippets with humans. It solves the problem of making code more readable and shareable by rendering it as SVG or PNG images with optional diff support. Ideal for use cases where code needs to be communicated effectively, such as documentation, tutorials, or presentations.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/thesimonharms-code-shot  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/thesimonharms-code-shot

## Description

Renders source code as beautiful SVG or PNG images with syntax highlighting, line numbers, and diff support. Ideal for AI agents to present code visually to humans or for sharing snippets.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** media
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/ikt4wxi3wb)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/thesimonharms/code-shot>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "thesimonharms-code-shot"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/thesimonharms-code-shot` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/thesimonharms-code-shot/pull`

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