MCP URL2SNAP
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MCP URL2SNAP is a lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables your LLM to capture screenshots of any specified URL and return the access URL for the captured image. It simplifies generating and sharing webpage snapshots, perfect for integrating visual capture into AI applications.
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What is MCP URL2SNAP?
MCP URL2SNAP is a server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow Large Language Models (LLMs) to capture screenshots of web pages. It provides a simple way for AI applications to access visual representations of web content.
How to use MCP URL2SNAP?
To use MCP URL2SNAP, you need to clone the repository, install the dependencies using UV, set up the environment variables with your AbstractAPI key, and run the server. Then, register the server with Claude Desktop by updating the claude_desktop_config.json file. Finally, restart Claude Desktop and use prompts to request screenshots of URLs.
Key features of MCP URL2SNAP
MCP Integration
Easy Setup
Returns URL of the captured image
Uses AbstractAPI for screenshot capture
Use cases of MCP URL2SNAP
Integrating webpage snapshots into AI applications
Automating visual capture workflows
Providing visual context to LLMs
Enhancing AI communication with external systems
FAQ from MCP URL2SNAP
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standardized protocol designed to streamline communication between AI models and external systems.
What are the requirements to run this server?
What are the requirements to run this server?
You need Python 3.11.0 or higher and UV 0.6.9 or higher.
How do I install the dependencies?
How do I install the dependencies?
Use the command uv install in the virtual environment to install the dependencies from pyproject.toml.
Where do I get the AbstractAPI key?
Where do I get the AbstractAPI key?
You can get the AbstractAPI key from AbstractAPI.
How do I register the server with Claude Desktop?
How do I register the server with Claude Desktop?
Update the claude_desktop_config.json file to include your MCP server's command, arguments, and environment variables, then restart Claude Desktop.