TRAA MCP Server
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TRAA MCP Server is a screen capture server based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It provides functionality for enumerating system screens and windows, as well as capturing screenshots.
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What is TRAA MCP Server?
TRAA MCP Server is a server that allows you to enumerate available screens and windows and capture screenshots of them. It uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for communication and supports stdio and Server-Sent Events (SSE) transport methods.
How to use TRAA MCP Server?
To use the server, you need to configure it with the correct command and arguments. You can run it in stdio or SSE mode. The client provides an interactive command-line interface to access the server functionality, allowing you to list screen sources, create snapshots, and save snapshots to files.
Key features of TRAA MCP Server
Screen and Window Source Enumeration (list displays and windows with ID, title, type, and position)
Screen Capture (capture screenshots of any display or window)
Customizable screenshot dimensions
Support for both JPEG and PNG formats with configurable quality
Use cases of TRAA MCP Server
Automated screenshot capture for testing
Remote screen monitoring
Integration with AI agents for visual context
Creating visual documentation
FAQ from TRAA MCP Server
What image formats are supported?
What image formats are supported?
The server supports JPEG and PNG formats. JPEG is best for screenshots with many colors, while PNG is better for text or sharp edges.
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
You can configure the server using a JSON configuration file, specifying the command and arguments for running the server.
What are the dependencies?
What are the dependencies?
The server requires Python >= 3.10, mcp >= 1.0.0, anyio >= 4.5, traa >= 0.1.5, and pillow >= 11.1.0.
How do I run the server in SSE mode?
How do I run the server in SSE mode?
Use the command uv run traa_mcp_server-sse --port 3001 (or specify a different port).
How do I use the client?
How do I use the client?
Run uv run traa_mcp_client and follow the instructions in the command-line interface to use the available tools.