- Screenshot Server
Screenshot Server
Overview
what is Screenshot Server?
Screenshot Server is a modular communication protocol (MCP) server designed to capture screenshots and provide their file paths for use by other processes or AI assistants.
how to use Screenshot Server?
To use the Screenshot Server, an MCP Host (like an AI assistant) calls the take_screenshot_and_return_path tool, which captures the screen, saves it as an image file, and returns the absolute path to that file.
key features of Screenshot Server?
- Captures screenshots and saves them to a specified location.
- Returns the absolute file path of the saved screenshot for further processing.
- Supports custom save locations and filenames through the
take_screenshot_pathtool.
use cases of Screenshot Server?
- Integrating with AI assistants to capture and analyze screen content.
- Automating screenshot capture for documentation or reporting purposes.
- Facilitating image processing workflows by providing file paths to other tools.
FAQ from Screenshot Server?
- What programming language is required to run the Screenshot Server?
Python 3.x is required to run the server.
- How do I install the necessary dependencies?
Use the command
uv syncto install required libraries likemcp[cli],pyautogui, andPillow.
- Can I specify where to save the screenshots?
Yes! You can use the
take_screenshot_pathtool to specify the directory and filename for the screenshot.
Server Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"Screenshot-server": {
"command": "powershell.exe",
"args": [
"-Command",
"Invoke-Command -ScriptBlock { cd '<YOUR_WINDOWS_PROJECT_PATH>'; & '<YOUR_WINDOWS_UV_PATH>' run screenshot.py }"
]
}
}
}Project Info
Created At
a year agoUpdated At
a year agoAuthor Name
KunihiroSStar
-Language
-License
-Category
developer-tools
Recommend Servers
View AllPlaywright Mcp
@microsoft
Playwright MCP server
TypeScript
10 months ago
Amap Maps
@amap
高德地图官方 MCP Server
a year ago
Serper MCP Server
@garymengcom
A Serper MCP Server
Python
a year ago