Screenshot MCP Server
@codingthefuturewithai
About Screenshot MCP Server
MCP server that provides screenshot capabilities for AI tools, allowing them to capture and process screen content
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
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"command": "uv",
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}Tools
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Overview
What is Screenshot MCP Server?
An MCP server that provides screenshot capabilities for AI tools, allowing them to capture and process screen content. It enables AI assistants to take screenshots of the user's screen and analyze what the user is looking at.
How to use Screenshot MCP Server?
Install from source using uv pip install -e . or pip install -e .. Run in stdio mode with the command-line client screenshot_mcp_server-client output.jpg or start the server via screenshot_mcp_server-server. For SSE mode, run screenshot_mcp_server-server-sse --port 3001. Programmatically, use an MCP client to call the take_screenshot tool.
Key features of Screenshot MCP Server
- Take full screen screenshots
- Automatic JPEG compression for efficient transfer
- Base64 encoded image data for reliable transmission
- Support for both stdio and SSE transport modes
- Configurable image quality and optimization
- Simple command-line interface for testing
Use cases of Screenshot MCP Server
- AI assistants analyzing the user’s current screen content
- Automated screenshot capture for debugging or testing
- Providing visual context for AI decision-making
FAQ from Screenshot MCP Server
What does the Screenshot MCP Server do?
It enables AI tools to capture the user’s screen and return a JPEG image, allowing AI assistants to see and analyze what is on the screen.
What are the system requirements?
Python 3.10 or later (but not 3.13), with dependencies: mcp >= 1.0.0, pyautogui >= 0.9.54, and Pillow >= 10.0.0. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What transport modes are available?
Stdio (default) and SSE (runs on port 3001 by default). SSE mode is started with screenshot_mcp_server-server-sse --port 3001.
Does the take_screenshot tool require any parameters?
No, it takes no parameters. The tool returns a JPEG image as base64-encoded data.
How is the screenshot data returned?
The image is returned in JPEG format, base64 encoded for reliable transmission over the MCP protocol.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Screenshot MCP Server do?
It enables AI tools to capture the user’s screen and return a JPEG image, allowing AI assistants to see and analyze what is on the screen.
What are the system requirements?
Python 3.10 or later (but not 3.13), with dependencies: mcp >= 1.0.0, pyautogui >= 0.9.54, and Pillow >= 10.0.0. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What transport modes are available?
Stdio (default) and SSE (runs on port 3001 by default). SSE mode is started with `screenshot_mcp_server-server-sse --port 3001`.
Does the take_screenshot tool require any parameters?
No, it takes no parameters. The tool returns a JPEG image as base64-encoded data.
How is the screenshot data returned?
The image is returned in JPEG format, base64 encoded for reliable transmission over the MCP protocol.
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