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MCP Windows Screenshot MCP Server

A MCP server for capturing screenshots on Windows

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What is the MCP Windows Screenshot MCP Server?

A MCP server for capturing screenshots on Windows

The short version

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides screenshot capture functionality on Windows systems.

  • Full-screen screenshots — Capture entire monitors or all monitors
  • Region screenshots — Interactive area selection for targeted captures
  • Screenshot management — List and manage captured screenshots
  • Image embedding — Optional base64 image embedding in MCP responses
  • Cross-monitor support — Handle multi-monitor setups

What it needs from you

  • Windows OS (currently Windows-only) - Node.js >= 18.0.0 - Helper executable: A Windows executable (RegionSnip.exe) that handles the actual screenshot capture

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Maintainer setup documentation.

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
takeScreenshot
takeSelectedAreaScreenshot
listScreenshots

How to install the MCP Windows Screenshot MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "windows-screenshot": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "You"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

  • Windows OS (currently Windows-only) - Node.js >= 18.0.0 - Helper executable: A Windows executable (RegionSnip.exe) that handles the actual screenshot capture

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP Windows Screenshot to Cursor.”
  • “Use MCP Windows Screenshot to Windsurf.”
  • “Use MCP Windows Screenshot to takeScreenshot.”

Frequently asked questions

A MCP server for capturing screenshots on Windows 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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