How to Create Before-and-After Comparisons with Claude

Create before-and-after website comparisons with Claude and ToolRouter. Document redesign impact visually.

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Web Screenshot icon
Web Screenshot

Claude turns before-and-after comparison into an interactive terminal workflow. Capture the current state, deploy your changes, then ask Claude to capture again and compare. Claude highlights the key visual differences and discusses their impact, answering questions like "does the new hero section look better on mobile?" or "did the footer layout break?" in real time.

Connect ToolRouter to Claude

1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouter
URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp
3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile

Steps

Once connected (see setup above), use the Web Screenshot tool:

  1. Before changes: "Capture full-page screenshots of all pages being redesigned"
  2. Implement your design changes and deploy
  3. After changes: "Capture the same pages again and compare with the before screenshots"
  4. Ask Claude to highlight the key visual differences between each pair

Example Prompt

Try this with Claude using the Web Screenshot tool
I just redesigned our pricing page. Capture it now and compare with the previous version. Highlight what changed.

Tips

  • Capture at the same viewport width for accurate before-and-after comparison
  • Ask Claude to create a presentation-ready comparison summary
  • Document the reasoning behind each visual change alongside the comparison