# screenshot - Capture Screenshot

Capture a screenshot of the primary desktop display and upload it to the Mythic server.

## Description

The `screenshot` command captures a screenshot of the primary desktop display and uploads it to the Mythic server. Uses Windows GDI API (BitBlt) to capture the screen content. Requires an active interactive desktop session.

## Syntax

```
screenshot
```

## Examples

```
screenshot
```

## Features

- Uses Windows GDI API (BitBlt) to capture the screen content
- The screenshot is automatically uploaded as a file to Mythic for viewing
- Requires an active interactive desktop session
- May be detected by screen capture detection mechanisms, behavioral analysis, and data loss prevention (DLP) systems
- Large screenshots may trigger network monitoring alerts

## Output

```
[screenshot] Capturing screenshot...
[screenshot] Screenshot captured: 1920x1080 pixels
[screenshot] Uploading to Mythic...
[screenshot] Screenshot uploaded successfully
```

## OPSEC Considerations

- Screen capture is detected by many security tools
- May trigger behavioral analysis alerts
- Large screenshots generate network traffic
- Requires an active interactive desktop session

## Related

[Usage Examples](../../../examples.md#screenshot-example)

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**Command Category:** System Operations  
**Requires Admin:** No  
**MITRE ATT&CK:** [T1113 - Screen Capture](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1113/)