CurlShot MCP

Use this when an agent needs a visual record of a public page: a full-page screenshot for UI review, a PDF for a reference pack or a scrolling recording. Supply an HTTP(S) URL and choose the format, viewport or device preset. take_screenshot returns the capture; list_devices lists presets. Large results can be returned as temporary download links.

The public repository contains documentation, a manifest and skill material. Its MIT license does not mean the hosted rendering backend is open source or available to self-host.

Project documentation

The reviewed README lists 100 screenshots per month on the free plan, with no card required, and paid plans starting at US$19/month. A successful render uses one screenshot of quota; cache hits and failed renders do not. Video formats require a plan that includes video. The documented MCP limit is 120 requests per minute per IP, in addition to plan limits. Confirm current terms on CurlShot pricing.

Create a CurlShot account and a dedicated API key. The README says to leave Require signature off for this MCP key because MCP calls are not signed. Keep the key in client settings rather than prompts.

For a client supporting remote Streamable HTTP, set:

Server URL: https://curlshot.com/api/mcp
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

The placeholder is not a working key. Use your client's header/secret configuration. Clients that only launch local servers need the upstream proxy setup, with its own Node.js dependency.

Upstream setup instructions

Start with a public page you control and one image capture. Check the actual image, viewport and page state before using it in a report. A successful HTTP connection alone does not prove a correct screenshot. If quota is exhausted, the tool returns an upgrade error rather than an image. The endpoint uses POST; opening it with GET can return 405 without indicating a broken service.

The URL is sent to CurlShot for remote rendering. Avoid private URLs, embedded credentials and customer material unless you have reviewed the service terms. Agent guide.

This is a free editorial listing based on public documentation and source inspection, not a security certification or a hands-on product review. Your AI client can have separate subscription or model usage charges. Check the linked product terms before connecting an account or running billable work.