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Universal MCP Server

An MCP server for capturing web page screenshots via Puppeteer and cross-platform system screenshots via native OS tools

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What is the Universal MCP Server?

An MCP server for capturing web page screenshots via Puppeteer and cross-platform system screenshots via native OS tools

What the server does

This probes the host and prints copy-pasteable install commands for any missing tools, tailored to your detected distro.

  • Web Page Screenshots — — Capture any public URL using a headless Chromium browser
  • Cross-Platform System Screenshots — — Fullscreen, window, or region capture using native OS tools (macOS screencapture, Linux maim/scrot/gnome-screenshot/etc., Windows PowerShell+.NET)
  • Security-First Design — — SSRF prevention, path traversal protection, DNS rebinding defense, command injection prevention, and DoS limiting
  • MCP Native — — Integrates directly with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client

Credentials and setup notes

  • Node.js >= 18.0.0 - Chromium is downloaded automatically by Puppeteer on first run

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
take_screenshotCaptures a web page (or a specific element) via a headless Puppeteer browser.
take_system_screenshotCaptures the desktop, a specific application window, or a screen region using native OS tools. Works on **macOS**, **Linux**, and **Windows**.

How to install the Universal MCP Server

claude mcp add screenshot-1 -- npx -y universal-screenshot-mcp

Configuration

  • Node.js >= 18.0.0 - Chromium is downloaded automatically by Puppeteer on first run

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Universal to take screenshot.”
  • “Use Universal to take system screenshot.”
  • “Use Universal to Scripts.”

Frequently asked questions

An MCP server for capturing web page screenshots via Puppeteer and cross-platform system screenshots via native OS tools Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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