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ShotAPI MCP Server

Screenshot & Render API for AI Agents. MCP Server lets Claude, Cursor capture webpages and render HTML.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the ShotAPI MCP Server?

Screenshot & Render API for AI Agents. MCP Server lets Claude, Cursor capture webpages and render HTML.

What the server does

  • Direct access — — China tunnel, no VPN needed
  • Free tier — — 30 screenshots + 30 renders/month (IP-based, no signup)
  • Paid tier — — ¥29/月(标准版5000次) / ¥99/月(专业版20000次) — 支持微信支付宝
  • Paid tier (International) — — $4.90/mo Starter / $9.90/mo Pro

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
SHOTAPI_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
SHOTAPI_BASE_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use ShotAPI to Screenshot.”
  • “Use ShotAPI to Render.”

Frequently asked questions

Screenshot & Render API for AI Agents. MCP Server lets Claude, Cursor capture webpages and render HTML. 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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