---
name: stitch::extract-static-html
description: >-
Extract self-contained static HTML from a built web application or React components by inlining CSS and images. Use this skill whenever you need to capture a specific UI state, share a static version of a page, or prepare assets for Stitch upload, even if the user just asks to 'save the HTML' or 'mock the view'.
allowed-tools:
- "stitch*:*"
- "Bash"
- "Read"
- "Write"
- "web_fetch"
---
# Extract Static HTML
Extract a self-contained static HTML file from any web application.
## Which Strategy to Use
You MUST ask the user to choose which strategy to use before proceeding. Present the options clearly, **recommend Strategy A** as the preferred default, and **provide a brief pros/cons summary** for each option to help them make an informed decision.
| | Strategy A (Puppeteer) | Strategy B (Browser Subagent) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **When** | App runs locally, no auth wall | Need to interact with page first (click, fill forms) |
| **Fidelity** | **Highest — computed styles resolved** | High — rendered DOM |
| **Setup** | **Zero — no mock needed** | Zero — no mock needed |
| **Framework** | **Any** | Any |
| **Output** | **Writes to file — no size limit** | May truncate in agent context |
> [!WARNING]
> **Checkpoint — User Confirmation Required.**
> You **MUST** ask the user which strategy they prefer before proceeding.
> Present the comparison table above, recommend Strategy A as the default, and
> wait for explicit approval. Do **NOT** make the decision yourself or proceed
> until the user confirms.
***
## Strategy A: Puppeteer Snapshot (Recommended)
Launches headless Chrome, captures the fully rendered DOM, and produces a self-contained HTML file with all CSS inlined and images as base64. Works with **any framework** — no MockPage.jsx needed.
### Prerequisites
- App running locally (e.g., `npm run dev`)
- Node.js with `puppeteer` available (check: `node -e "require('puppeteer')"`)
### Workflow
1. **Start the App** and note the port.
> [!WARNING]
> **Checkpoint — User Confirmation Required.**
> After starting the local server, you **MUST** pause and ask the user for
> confirmation before running the snapshot script or launching a browser
> subagent. Report the URL and port to the user so they can verify the app
> is running and rendering correctly. Do **NOT** proceed to the snapshot
> step until the user confirms.
2. **Run the Snapshot Script**:
```bash
npx tsx /scripts/snapshot.ts \
--url http://localhost:5173 \
--output .stitch/home.html \
--wait 2000
```
3. **Multiple pages** — run once per route:
```bash
npx tsx /scripts/snapshot.ts \
--url http://localhost:5173 --output .stitch/home.html --wait 2000
npx tsx /scripts/snapshot.ts \
--url http://localhost:5173/pricing --output .stitch/pricing.html --wait 2000
npx tsx /scripts/snapshot.ts \
--url http://localhost:5173/dashboard --output .stitch/dashboard.html --wait 2000 --html-class dark
```
### Script Flags
| Flag | Default | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `--url` | *(required)* | URL to capture |
| `--output` | *(required)* | Output file path |
| `--wait` | `1000` | Extra wait (ms) after network idle. Increase for lazy-loading apps. |
| `--viewport` | `1280x800` | Viewport size as `WIDTHxHEIGHT` |
| `--html-class` | — | Class(es) for `` element (e.g., `dark`) |
| `--remove-fixed` | `false` | Remove fixed/sticky elements (cookie banners, chat widgets) |
| `--full-height` | `false` | Resize viewport to full scroll height |
| `--title` | — | Override page title |
### What It Does Automatically
- Inlines all `` → `