Shotapi

What is Shotapi?

Shotapi is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that gives AI agents the ability to take web screenshots and render HTML/CSS into images. It integrates with AI tools via MCP’s streamable‑http or stdio transports, making it suitable for developers who want their agents to visually verify web pages or debug rendered code.

How to use Shotapi?

Use Shotapi in remote mode with zero installation: add the server to Claude Code, Claude Desktop, or Cursor using the streamable‑http URL https://aiphotoshop.mynatapp.cc/mcp. For local or paid‑tier usage, install Python dependencies and Playwright, then run the stdio server via python mcp_stdio.py. Invoke the three MCP tools (screenshot_one_liner, screenshot, render) directly in conversation; no manual API calls required.

Key features of Shotapi

• Three MCP tools: screenshot_one_liner, screenshot (full control), render (HTML to image)
• Zero‑install remote mode with streamable‑http transport
• Direct access without VPN for China‑based users
• Free tier: 10 screenshots + 10 renders per month, no sign‑up needed
• Built‑in ad blocking for cleaner screenshots
• Registered in the official MCP Registry

Use cases of Shotapi

• AI agent verifies its own generated HTML/CSS by rendering it and spotting layout issues
• Deployment verification: agent screenshots a live URL to check visual correctness
• UI regression testing in CI/CD pipelines by capturing before/after screenshots
• Rapid prototyping: agent writes code, renders it, revises based on visual feedback

FAQ from Shotapi

Do I need an API key to use Shotapi?

No API key is required for the free tier (IP‑based). A key is needed for paid tiers (Starter $4.90/mo, Pro $9.90/mo).

What tools does Shotapi provide?

Three tools: screenshot_one_liner (simple URL screenshot), screenshot (viewport, full‑page, CSS selector, format options), and render (convert HTML/CSS to image).

Can I run Shotapi locally?

Yes. Install Python dependencies, run playwright install chromium, set environment variables (SHOTAPI_BASE_URL, optional SHOTAPI_KEY), then launch with python mcp_stdio.py.

How do I add Shotapi to Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Add the following to your MCP configuration: {"mcpServers":{"shotapi":{"type":"streamable‑http","url":"https://aiphotoshop.mynatapp.cc/mcp"}}}.

What is the free tier limit?

Free tier offers 10 screenshots + 10 renders per month, IP‑based, no sign‑up. Paid plans increase the limit to 5,000 or 20,000 per month.