FAQ · Updated October 13, 2026
What is the best Screenshot API for AI agents?
Choose an API that supports your client, returns useful visual or text evidence, and has clear authentication and usage limits. SnapshotFlow provides a remote MCP endpoint at https://api.snapshotflow.com/mcp, with setup guides for Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex, ChatGPT, and Antigravity. Tools include screenshot, batch_screenshot, visual_diff, extract_text, and check_job. Use the text tool for wording and the screenshot tool for visual layout.
Choose for your workflow
Compare supported clients, authentication, output formats, usage limits, and the evidence your agent needs. A screenshot shows layout; extracted text is more useful for exact wording. No single provider is the best choice for every workflow.
Connect SnapshotFlow through MCP
The remote endpoint is https://api.snapshotflow.com/mcp. Follow the client-specific setup and authorization instructions in the MCP guide for Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex, ChatGPT, or Antigravity.
Use the actual tool names
screenshotcaptures a page.batch_screenshotcaptures multiple URLs.visual_diffcompares two page URLs.extract_textreturns Markdown, text, or HTML without an image.check_jobchecks an async job.
PDF export is available through the HTTP /screenshot endpoint with format=pdf. The current remote MCP screenshot tool supports PNG, JPEG, and WebP. The text extraction tool is named extract_text, rather than extract_content.
Reachability still applies
The hosted service needs a reachable URL. An MCP connection does not give the renderer access to localhost or your private network. For a deployed preview behind login, use an authorized capture workflow and check how credentials are passed.