What is screen-view-mcp?

screen-view-mcp is a TypeScript project using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) SDK to capture screen content and analyze it with vision models like Claude Vision API.

What are the key features of screen-view-mcp?

Key features include instant full-screen screenshot capture, AI-powered scene analysis with Claude Vision, seamless integration with MCP-compatible AI assistants, easy configuration, and support for stdio and SSE transports.

What are some use cases for screen-view-mcp?

Use cases include capturing and analyzing screenshots of your desktop, analyzing UI elements and layouts, debugging visual issues, getting AI insights about screen content, documenting interface elements, screen recording and analysis, and desktop automation with visual feedback.

How do I install screen-view-mcp?

The recommended method is via npm: npm install -g screen-view-mcp.

How do I configure screen-view-mcp with my AI client?

You need to modify your AI client’s configuration file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop, mcp.json for Cursor) to include the necessary settings for screen-view-mcp, specifying the command, arguments, transport, and environment variables (including your Anthropic API key).

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

What is the purpose of the Anthropic API key?

The Anthropic API key is required to access the Claude Vision API for AI-powered scene analysis.

What transport types does screen-view-mcp support?

screen-view-mcp supports both stdio and SSE transports. stdio is the default and is used by clients like Claude Desktop. SSE is supported by clients like Cursor, Cline, and Windsurf.

How do I test screen-view-mcp locally during development?

After building the project, you can test with stdio transport using: node dist/screen-capture-mcp.js --api-key=your-anthropic-api-key. For SSE transport, use: node dist/screen-capture-mcp.js --sse --port 8080 --host localhost --api-key=your-anthropic-api-key.

What is UBOS?

UBOS (Unified Business Orchestration System) is a full-stack AI Agent development platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. It helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model, and create Multi-Agent Systems.