io.github.mizukaizen/nightglass
Screenshot API for MCP clients. Capture any URL as PNG with mockup mode support.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
nightglass-mcpclaude mcp add nightglass -e 'NIGHTGLASS_API_KEY=<your nightglass_api_key>' -- npx -y nightglass-mcp@1.0.0
{
"mcpServers": {
"nightglass": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"nightglass-mcp@1.0.0"
],
"env": {
"NIGHTGLASS_API_KEY": "<your nightglass_api_key>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
NIGHTGLASS_API_KEYrequired secret Your nightglass API key from api.nightglass.xyz/dashboard
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
nightglass MCP Server
Take website screenshots from any MCP-compatible client — Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, and more.
Powered by the nightglass screenshot API.
Tools
take_screenshot
Capture a screenshot of any website. Returns a PNG image directly in the conversation.
Parameters:
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
url | string | required | URL to screenshot | ||
format | png \ | jpeg \ | webp | png | Output format |
style | raw \ | mockup | raw | mockup wraps the screenshot in a browser frame | |
full_page | boolean | false | Capture the full scrollable page | ||
viewport_width | number | 1280 | Viewport width (320–3840) | ||
viewport_height | number | 720 | Viewport height (200–2160) | ||
delay | number | 0 | Wait time in ms after page load | ||
dark_mode | boolean | false | Emulate dark colour scheme |
check_balance
Check your account balance and remaining screenshot credits.
Setup
1. Get an API key
Sign up at api.nightglass.xyz/dashboard and create an API key. You get 50 free screenshots to start.
2. Install
npm install -g nightglass-mcp
3. Configure your MCP client
Claude Desktop — add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"nightglass": {
"command": "nightglass-mcp",
"env": {
"NIGHTGLASS_API_KEY": "ng_live_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Claude Code — add to your project's .mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"nightglass": {
"command": "nightglass-mcp",
"env": {
"NIGHTGLASS_API_KEY": "ng_live_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Cursor / Windsurf — same format as Claude Desktop, in the respective config file.
Pricing
| Tier | Price | Credits | Per screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 | — |
| Starter | $5 | 500 | $0.010 |
| Growth | $20 | 2,500 | $0.008 |
| Scale | $50 | 10,000 | $0.005 |
| Enterprise | $200 | 50,000 | $0.004 |
AI agents: nightglass also supports x402 — autonomous agent payments with USDC on Base. No API key needed.
Links
License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is io.github.mizukaizen/nightglass?
Screenshot API for MCP clients. Capture any URL as PNG with mockup mode support.
How do I install io.github.mizukaizen/nightglass?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add nightglass -e 'NIGHTGLASS_API_KEY=<your nightglass_api_key>' -- npx -y nightglass-mcp@1.0.0. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does io.github.mizukaizen/nightglass need an API key?
Yes. It expects NIGHTGLASS_API_KEY, which you set in its configuration.
Is io.github.mizukaizen/nightglass open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains io.github.mizukaizen/nightglass?
It is published by mizukaizen. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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