What is the key difference between Screenshot & PDF Capture API and Plugin?

Screenshot & PDF Capture API belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Plugin belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Screenshot & PDF Capture API or Plugin in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Screenshot & PDF Capture API and Plugin free or paid?

Screenshot & PDF Capture API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Plugin operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Screenshot & PDF Capture API lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Plugin lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Screenshot & PDF Capture API and Plugin together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Screenshot & PDF Capture API or Plugin in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Screenshot & PDF Capture API and Plugin free to use, or do they require API keys?

Screenshot & PDF Capture API is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Plugin operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Screenshot & PDF Capture API and Plugin at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both screenshot-pdf-capture-api and plugin as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Screenshot & PDF Capture API has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Plugin holds a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Screenshot & PDF Capture API vs Plugin

In-depth architectural comparison of the Screenshot & PDF Capture API and Plugin MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Screenshot & PDF Capture API

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Plugin

Finance & Fintech · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Screenshot & PDF Capture API if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Plugin if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Screenshot & PDF Capture API when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Screenshot & PDF Capture API Details

Choose Plugin when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Plugin Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Screenshot & PDF Capture API Finance & Fintech	Plugin Finance & Fintech
Summary	Capture screenshots and generate PDFs from any URL. PNG/JPEG/WebP. x402 micropayments.	Circulara Observe MCP plugin - meters your AI agents' token spend and carbon, free tier.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Screenshot & PDF Capture API Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Plugin Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Screenshot & PDF Capture API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "screenshot-pdf-capture-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "screenshot-pdf-capture-api"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Plugin Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plugin": {
      "url": "http://127.0.0.1:8787"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Screenshot & PDF Capture API is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Plugin belongs to Finance & Fintech using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Screenshot & PDF Capture API when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Plugin when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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