Screeny
Screeny is a privacy-focused macOS MCP server that enables AI agents to capture screenshots of user-approved windows.
Score Breakdown
⚙ Agent Friendliness
🔒 Security
All processing stays local on the user's machine.
⚡ Reliability
Best When
Used in a controlled environment where user approval for window capture is feasible.
Avoid When
In scenarios where quick, unapproved screenshot capture is necessary.
Use Cases
- • Capturing screenshots for development and debugging tasks
- • Providing visual context for AI agents
Not For
- • Users who require cross-platform support
- • Users who do not want to grant screen capture permissions
Interface
Authentication
Requires explicit user approval for window capture.
Pricing
MIT License allows free use and modification.
Agent Metadata
Known Gotchas
- ⚠ Requires screen capture permission to be granted.
- ⚠ Only captures pre-approved windows.
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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-18.