ScreenshotAPI MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install ScreenshotAPI in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add screenshotapi -e SCREENSHOTAPI_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @screenshotapinet/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "screenshotapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@screenshotapinet/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SCREENSHOTAPI_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the ScreenshotAPI MCP server do?

Website screenshots, URL/HTML to PDF, scrolling videos, and web scraping via ScreenshotAPI.

Is the ScreenshotAPI MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does ScreenshotAPI run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add ScreenshotAPI to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add screenshotapi -e SCREENSHOTAPI_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @screenshotapinet/mcp

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