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Is a simple bot to screenshot my board allowed?

  • August 14, 2025
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Hi!

I'm planning to use Miro in my development workflow, and since i have noticed that the API doesn't support a simple and quick way to “screenshot” or export a fast overview over a section of the board, I'm thinking of building a small bot that can browse the board and do this automatically (by acting as a user/browser). I'm not planning to execute any actions or let this bot act in rapid succession, just taking a image like this, no more than once a minute. This wouldn't put any more strain on Miro's servers more than another human user would.
But, I want to check if this is something that could get me into trouble, or if this would be okay?
If this was something that existed as a feature in the API, i would absolutely use that instead. The enterprise “export” feature is overkill for me. I want something quick and i don't need the high quality.

Thanks,
/Alfred

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    Max Harper
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    • Max Harper
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    • August 14, 2025

    ​@Alfred Vikström Brilliant!!… This is territory that needs explored. We’ve been on the verge of building this many times in the last 3 years -- most likely in the browser plugin space. PLEASE DO IT! and please report back your progress / success! 

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    • ShirleyAva
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    • August 15, 2025

    How are you planning to make the bot look around the board...like a logged in browser or headless setup??

    Horea Porutiu
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    Hey ​@Alfred Vikström 

    Thanks so much for your question. While it’s an awesome idea, unfortunately, it’s not allowed within our conduct standards. 

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    Using a browser bot to automatically open Miro and take screenshots may still be risky, even if it runs slowly (like once per minute) and doesn’t put heavy load on their servers. The main concern is not the frequency, but the fact that it simulates a real user and interacts with the UI instead of using official API features.

    In most platforms, this kind of browser automation can fall into a gray area or even violate the Terms of Service, depending on how strictly they define automated access. So it’s always safer to first check Miro’s policies or reach out to their support if you plan to use it regularly.

    If your goal is simply quick board snapshots, you might also consider using screenshot api which is designed specifically for capturing web pages without needing to build and maintain a full browser bot. 

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