MCP ServerSTDIOOfficialv0.1.0

Snapgrab MCP Server

Capture screenshots of URLs with metadata extraction, optimized for Claude Vision analysis. Developers can programmatically grab web pages and feed visual content directly into AI workflows.

io.github.ArkNill/snapgrab

Hosted URL

Local install

Transport

STDIO

Auth

No auth required

What the Snapgrab MCP server does

How models use it and what it is built for.

Capture screenshots of URLs with metadata extraction, optimized for Claude Vision analysis. Developers can programmatically grab web pages and feed visual content directly into AI workflows.

Connect to Snapgrab

Local install — runs as a subprocess.

uvx snapgrab==0.1.0

Resources

Where to find authoritative docs and source for Snapgrab.

Example prompts for Snapgrab

Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting Snapgrab.

  • Take a screenshot of https://example.com and describe what you see
  • Capture the homepage of github.com and extract any visible pricing information
  • Screenshot https://docs.anthropic.com and summarize the main sections shown
  • What does the current state of news.ycombinator.com look like in a screenshot

Snapgrab MCP server — FAQ

Common questions about connecting and running Snapgrab.

  • What is snapgrab and how does it work with Claude?

    Snapgrab is an MCP server that captures screenshots of URLs and extracts metadata, designed to work seamlessly with Claude Vision. You can pass URLs to the server and receive visual content that Claude can analyze and describe.

  • How do I install and run snapgrab?

    Install via `uvx snapgrab@0.1.0`. The server runs over stdio transport, so it integrates directly with MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop or other tools that support the Model Context Protocol.

  • What metadata does snapgrab extract from screenshots?

    The registry indicates metadata extraction is included, but specific metadata fields are not detailed in available documentation. Check the project repository or docs for the complete list of extracted metadata fields.

  • Can snapgrab handle dynamic or JavaScript-heavy websites?

    The registry description doesn't specify whether snapgrab waits for JavaScript execution or handles dynamic content. Refer to the project documentation to confirm support for single-page applications and dynamically-rendered pages.

  • Is there a rate limit or cost associated with using snapgrab?

    Snapgrab is an open-source MCP server with no mention of API costs or rate limits in the registry metadata. Pricing and usage constraints depend on your deployment environment and any upstream services it may use.

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