What is the key difference between Screenshot Scout and Mcp Screenshot?

Screenshot Scout belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Screenshot belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Screenshot Scout or Mcp Screenshot 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 Scout and Mcp Screenshot free or paid?

Screenshot Scout operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Screenshot operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Screenshot Scout lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Screenshot lists 0 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Screenshot Scout and Mcp Screenshot 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 Scout or Mcp Screenshot 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 Scout and Mcp Screenshot free to use, or do they require API keys?

Screenshot Scout is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp Screenshot 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 Scout and Mcp Screenshot at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both screenshot-scout and mcp-screenshot 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 Scout has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Screenshot holds a Quality Score of 31 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Screenshot Scout vs Mcp Screenshot

In-depth architectural comparison of the Screenshot Scout and Mcp Screenshot 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 Scout

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Mcp Screenshot

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Screenshot Scout if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Screenshot if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Screenshot Scout when:

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

Explore Screenshot Scout Details

Choose Mcp Screenshot when:

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

Explore Mcp Screenshot Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Screenshot Scout Developer Tools	M Mcp Screenshot Developer Tools
Summary	Capture screenshots of webpages as images or PDFs with Screenshot Scout.	Screenshot capture with PII masking and cross-platform support for AI agents
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Screenshot Scout Tools (0)

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

Mcp Screenshot 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 Scout Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "screenshot-scout": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "screenshot-scout"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcp Screenshot Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-screenshot": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-screenshot"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Screenshot Scout is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mcp Screenshot belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Screenshot Scout when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Mcp Screenshot when you require tools for developer tools.

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