AlwaysDocs

Introduction to AlwaysDocs

AlwaysDocs is an automation service that captures web page screenshots and keeps embedded images in documentation up to date. It generates a persistent image URL (Magic Link) that always serves the latest capture, so documentation, help centers, and internal guides remain aligned with the current user interface.

The platform is designed for developers, product managers, and documentation teams who maintain UI-heavy content. It supports targeted element capture via CSS selectors, authenticated sessions, scheduled runs, and global rendering to reflect localization. The result is reduced manual effort and fewer outdated screenshots across public and internal docs.

Key Takeaways

• Persistent Magic Link that always points to the latest screenshot; compatible with HTML/Markdown across common documentation platforms
• Scheduling options include daily, weekly, or monthly; plan-based run frequencies available
• Targeted element capture using CSS selectors for focused components (e.g., pricing tables, charts, navigation)
• Authenticated capture via session cookies, tokens, or headers; optional login script; credentials encrypted with AES-256
• Data Fill to pre-populate forms before capture for realistic, stateful screenshots
• Global proxy network (18+ regions) for regional rendering; plan-based proxy availability
• Built-in heuristics to block ads, trackers, and cookie consent banners for clean captures
• Real-time alerts and custom webhooks (webhooks listed as “coming soon” in plans)

How AlwaysDocs Works

Users create a watcher by specifying a target URL and what to capture—either the full page or specific elements via CSS selectors. Optional steps include authenticating with cookies, tokens, or headers, and filling form fields to reflect active UI states. Credentials are stored securely and used only for the capture process.

A schedule is configured (e.g., daily, weekly, or monthly depending on plan), and a capture region can be selected via the global proxy network to reflect localization. AlwaysDocs renders the page, applies cleanup heuristics (e.g., blocking cookie banners and ads), and produces a new image when the watcher runs.

Each watcher provides a Magic Link to embed in documentation (Markdown or HTML). When the UI changes, the next scheduled run captures an updated image at the source, so embedded images update without manual edits. Alerts notify teams of changes, and webhooks are available as “coming soon” in select plans.

Core Benefits and Applications

• Maintain accurate product documentation, help centers, and internal guides without manual screenshot updates
• Capture specific components (e.g., pricing tables, dashboards, charts) for clarity and consistency
• Document authenticated areas (e.g., admin panels, private dashboards) while protecting credentials
• Reflect regional differences such as currency, language, and localized content via global proxies
• Improve onboarding, tutorials, and release notes by showing current UI states with populated forms
• Reduce maintenance overhead for development and documentation teams while keeping content synchronized with product changes

Plan Overview