OpenScreenShot

OpenScreenShot is an MCP server by PGHQdev. OpenScreenShot is a privacy-first, free, open-source screenshot extension -- zero data leaves your device, no account needed, no telemetry, no third-party services. It has 86 GitHub stars and ranks #172 of 591 in Browser Automation by stars.

Category: Browser Automation
Author: PGHQdev
GitHub stars: 86
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Weekly downloads: 454
Language: TypeScript
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-21 (3 days ago)
Links: Source Website npm

annotation-tool
canvas-editor
chrome-extension
chrome-screenshot
developer-tools
firefox
firefox-addon
firefox-extension
full-page-screenshot
mcp-server
model-context-protocol
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How to install OpenScreenShot

OpenScreenShot is published on npm as openscreenshot, and it is listed in the official MCP Registry. These steps assume it runs as a local stdio server, which is the usual setup.

Check the README. Confirm the start command and note any API keys or environment variables it needs (pass them with -e KEY=value or an env block). You need Node.js for npx.

Add it to Claude Code from a terminal:

claude mcp add OpenScreenShot -- npx -y openscreenshot

Or add it to Cursor or Claude Desktop in .cursor/mcp.json or claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "OpenScreenShot": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "openscreenshot"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart the client and check it. Run claude mcp list, or open the client's MCP settings, and confirm OpenScreenShot and its tools are listed. The install guide covers VS Code and Codex.

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Frequently asked questions

What is OpenScreenShot?

OpenScreenShot is an MCP server by PGHQdev in the Browser Automation category. OpenScreenShot is a privacy-first, free, open-source screenshot extension -- zero data leaves your device, no account needed, no telemetry, no third-party services. It has 86 GitHub stars and ranks #172 of 591 in Browser Automation by stars.

Is OpenScreenShot free and open source?

Yes. OpenScreenShot is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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