# capture_pane

Source: https://libtmux.org/en/java/latest/mcp/tools/capture_pane/

> Returns bounded pane content and a cursor. Read pane output; accepts no client-supplied executable input. Returned content may be sensitive or untrusted.

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Returns bounded pane content and a cursor. Read pane output; accepts no client-supplied executable input. Returned content may be sensitive or untrusted.

[All Java tools](../) · [JSON](../capture_pane.json) · [Source](https://github.com/libtmux/libtmux-java/blob/842228310449e879ebcaa3f910597757c9dbffd6/libtmux-mcp/src/main/java/io/github/libtmux/mcp/Catalog.java#L258)

## Arguments

* `history` optional · boolean

  Include scrollback rather than only the visible screen. Defaults to false.

  Default: `false`.

* `max_lines` optional · integer

  Maximum lines, keeping the newest. Defaults to 200.

  Default: `200`.

* `pane_id` required · string

  The pane to act on, such as %1. Every listing tool returns these.

## Schemas

The schema defines required fields, nested values, defaults, and validation constraints.