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The MCP Windows Screenshots server enables Claude to seamlessly access and manage Windows screenshots from within WSL2, eliminating manual file navigation.
• List Screenshots: View recent screenshots with options to limit results, filter by file type (PNG, JPG, GIF), or search specific directories • Get Specific Screenshot: Retrieve a screenshot by full path, returning either the file path or base64 encoded content • List Configured Directories: Display all directories currently being searched for screenshots • View Latest Screenshot: Automatically find and display the most recently taken screenshot • Flexible Configuration: Automatically searches common screenshot locations or allows custom directory setup via environment variables
MCP Windows Screenshots
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables Claude to access Windows screenshots from WSL2. Perfect for seamlessly sharing screenshots with Claude Code without manual file navigation.
Why This Tool?
When using Claude Code cli in WSL2 or in Cursor/VSCode, sharing Windows screenshots requires navigating complex file paths like /mnt/c/Users/... or dragging the image to the terminal.
Also, what if want to share the last 4 screenshots with Claude? this can become very cubersome.
This tool simplifies the process to just:
Take a screenshot on Windows (Win+Shift+S)
Ask Claude to show your latest screenshot/s
Claude instantly accesses and displays it
No more copy-pasting paths or navigating directories!
Key Features
Auto-detection: Automatically detects your Windows Screenshots folder location from the registry
Cross-platform: Works in both WSL2 and native Windows environments
Smart defaults: Falls back to common screenshot locations if custom paths aren't found
Zero configuration: Works out of the box for most users
Prerequisites
Windows 10/11 (with or without WSL2)
Node.js 18+
Claude Code CLI installed
Installation
Run this single command in your terminal (works in WSL2, Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt):
claude mcp add windows-screenshots -s user -- npx mcp-windows-screenshots@latest
That's it! Restart Claude Code and you're ready to go.
The tool will automatically:
Detect your environment (WSL2 or Windows)
Find your Windows Screenshots folder from the registry
Configure the appropriate paths
Usage
Once installed, Claude can use these tools:
View a Screenshot
Ask Claude: "Look at the latest screenshot"
Claude will automatically find it and look at the image.
List Recent Screenshots
Ask Claude: "Show me my latest screenshots"
Claude will display your recent screenshots with timestamps and sizes.
Check Screenshot Directories
Ask Claude: "Which directories are you checking for screenshots?"
Claude will show all configured paths.
How It Works
The tool automatically:
Detects your environment (WSL2 vs native Windows)
Queries Windows registry for your actual Screenshots folder location
Searches common locations as fallback:
Your configured Screenshots folder (from Windows settings)
Pictures/Screenshots
OneDrive Pictures/Screenshots
Desktop
Documents/Screenshots
Temp folders
Troubleshooting
No screenshots found
Ask Claude to "list screenshot directories" to see which paths are being searched
Ensure your screenshots are saved in one of the searched directories
If your screenshots are in a custom location, see Advanced Configuration below
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Restart Claude Code after installation
Run
claude mcp listto verify the server is installedEnsure you used
-s userwhen adding the server
Advanced Configuration
Custom Screenshot Directories
If your screenshots are saved in a non-standard location, you can specify custom directories:
WSL2 with custom paths:
claude mcp add windows-screenshots -s user \
-e "MCP_SCREENSHOT_DIRS=/mnt/c/Users/john/CustomFolder;/mnt/c/Users/john/Desktop" \
-- npx mcp-windows-screenshots@latest
Windows with custom paths:
claude mcp add windows-screenshots -s user -e "MCP_SCREENSHOT_DIRS=C:\Users\john\CustomFolder;C:\Users\john\Desktop" -- npx mcp-windows-screenshots@latest
Environment Variables
WINDOWS_USERNAME: Override the auto-detected Windows usernameMCP_SCREENSHOT_DIRS: Specify custom screenshot directories (semicolon-separated for multiple paths)
Manual Username Configuration
If the auto-detection doesn't find the correct username:
WSL2:
claude mcp add windows-screenshots -s user \
-e "WINDOWS_USERNAME=YourWindowsUsername" \
-- npx mcp-windows-screenshots@latest
Windows:
claude mcp add windows-screenshots -s user -e "WINDOWS_USERNAME=YourWindowsUsername" -- npx mcp-windows-screenshots@latest
Development
To contribute or modify this tool:
git clone https://github.com/rubinsh/mcp-windows-screenshots.git
cd mcp-windows-screenshots
npm install
npm run build
License
MIT © rubinsh
local-only server
The server can only run on the client's local machine because it depends on local resources.
An MCP server that enables Claude to access Windows screenshots from WSL2, allowing users to easily share screenshots with Claude Code without manually navigating complex file paths.
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