ScreenshotOne MCP Server

What is ScreenshotOne MCP Server about?

A lightweight MCP server that exposes the render-website-screenshot tool, allowing clients to request website screenshots and receive image data. It acts as a bridge between the MCP ecosystem and the ScreenshotOne service.

How to use ScreenshotOne MCP Server?

Install dependencies and build
```
npm install && npm run build
```

Set your API key

export SCREENSHOTONE_API_KEY=your_api_key

Run the server

node build/index.js

For Claude for Desktop, add the following entry to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "screenshotone": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["path/to/screenshotone/mcp/build/index.js"],
      "env": { "SCREENSHOTONE_API_KEY": "<your api key>" }
    }
  }
}

Key Features of ScreenshotOne MCP Server

MCP‑compatible: Implements the Model Context Protocol interface for easy integration.
Single tool: render-website-screenshot renders a full‑page screenshot and returns an image file.
Simple deployment: Node.js based, builds to a single executable script.
Configurable via environment: API key is supplied through SCREENSHOTONE_API_KEY.

Use Cases of ScreenshotOne MCP Server

AI agents that need visual verification of web pages.
Automated testing pipelines that capture website snapshots.
Content generation tools that embed current page images.
Desktop assistants (e.g., Claude) requiring on‑demand screenshots.

FAQ from the ScreenshotOne MCP Server

Q: Do I need an account to use this server? A: Yes, you must sign up at ScreenshotOne and obtain an API key.

Q: Which command runs the server in production? A: After building, execute node build/index.js with the SCREENSHOTONE_API_KEY environment variable set.

Q: Can I use this with other MCP‑compatible clients? A: Absolutely – any client that follows the MCP spec can call the render-website-screenshot tool.

Q: Is the server open source? A: Yes, it is licensed under the MIT License.

An official implementation of an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for ScreenshotOne.

A few more words about why it was built and some thoughts about the future of MCP.

Tools

render-website-screenshot: Render a screenshot of a website and returns it as an image.

Usage

Build it

Always install dependencies and build it first:

npm install && npm run build

Get your ScreenshotOne API key

With Claude for Desktop

Add the following to your ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "screenshotone": {
            "command": "node",
            "args": ["path/to/screenshotone/mcp/build/index.js"],
            "env": {
                "SCREENSHOTONE_API_KEY": "<your api key>"
            }
        }
    }
}

Standalone or for other projects

SCREENSHOTONE_API_KEY=your_api_key && node build/index.js

License

ScreenshotOne MCP Server is licensed under the MIT License.

ScreenshotOne MCP Server