Bring Screenshotapi
to Cursor
Learn how to connect ScreenshotAPI to Cursor and start using 12 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the ScreenshotAPI MCP Server?
Connect your ScreenshotAPI.net account to any AI agent and take full control of your website rendering and visual orchestration through natural conversation. ScreenshotAPI provides a high-performance API for capturing pixel-perfect screenshots, generating PDFs, and simulating various devices directly from your chat interface.
What you can do
- Visual Orchestration — Capture high-quality screenshots of any URL with support for lazy-loading and dynamic content programmatically.
- Full-Page & PDF Intelligence — Generate comprehensive full-page captures or professional PDF documents from web pages directly from the AI interface.
- Mobile & Device Emulation — Simulate specific devices (e.g., iPhone, Android) and viewports to monitor responsive designs via natural language.
- Stealth & Ad-Block Control — Automatically block ads and cookie banners to ensure clean visual results without manual intervention.
- Operational Monitoring — Track system health and manage rendering options like dark mode and custom CSS injection using simple AI commands.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your ScreenshotAPI.net Token from your dashboard
3. Start capturing and managing web visuals from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual 'Print Screen' or browser debugging. Your AI acts as a dedicated visual QA engineer or content coordinator.
Who is this for?
- Marketing Managers — quickly retrieve visual snapshots of competitor campaigns without switching apps.
- QA Engineers — automate the capture of responsive design tests across multiple devices via natural conversation.
- Content Creators — streamline the generation of website previews and PDF reports directly within the chat.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Capture screenshot without ads or cookies
Capture screenshot in dark mode
Useful for lazy-loading elements. Capture screenshot after a delay
Capture the entire length of a webpage
Capture a screenshot using a mobile viewport
Force a fresh screenshot bypass cache
Capture a screenshot of a specific CSS element
Capture screenshot in WebP format
Returns a hosted image link. Capture a standard screenshot of a URL
net service. Verify Screenshot API status
Save a webpage as a PDF file
Get account API usage information
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns ScreenshotAPI into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ScreenshotAPI and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
ScreenshotAPI in Cursor
ScreenshotAPI and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect ScreenshotAPI to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 3,400+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for ScreenshotAPI in Cursor
The ScreenshotAPI MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 12 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Cursor only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
ScreenshotAPI for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the ScreenshotAPI MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can my AI automatically generate a PDF from a website URL?
Yes! Use the capture_pdf tool. Provide the URL, and your agent will return a professional PDF document of the web page instantly.
How do I take a screenshot specifically for mobile viewports?
Simply ask the agent to run the capture_mobile action. It will automatically configure the viewport to 375x812 pixels to simulate a modern smartphone screen.
How do I find my ScreenshotAPI.net Token?
Log in to your ScreenshotAPI.net dashboard, and you will find your unique Token in the API Key section of your account settings.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.