What is the key difference between Screenshot Scout and Raycast?

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

How do I install Screenshot Scout or Raycast 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 Raycast free or paid?

Screenshot Scout operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Raycast 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. Raycast lists 0 tools with 1 views and 5 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both screenshot-scout and raycast 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. Raycast holds a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 5 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Screenshot Scout vs Raycast

In-depth architectural comparison of the Screenshot Scout and Raycast 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

Raycast

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Screenshot Scout if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Raycast 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 Raycast 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 Raycast Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Screenshot Scout Developer Tools	R Raycast Developer Tools
Summary	Capture screenshots of webpages as images or PDFs with Screenshot Scout.	Raycast workflow automation MCP server with 9 tools
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.

Raycast 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Raycast Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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