Universal Screenshot MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Universal Screenshot in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add universal-screenshot -- npx -y universal-screenshot-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "universal-screenshot": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "universal-screenshot-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Universal Screenshot MCP server do?

MCP server for web page and cross-platform system screenshots (macOS, Linux, Windows)

Is the Universal Screenshot MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Universal Screenshot run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Universal Screenshot to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add universal-screenshot -- npx -y universal-screenshot-mcp

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