Screen Buffer MCP server
MCP server for fast Android screenshots via scrcpy frame buffer (~50ms latency).
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Screen Buffer tools (8)
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device_backend_statusGet the current backend status showing scrcpy connection and frame buffer info.
device_get_frameGet a frame from the scrcpy buffer at specified offset. Offset 0 = latest frame, 1 = previous frame, etc. Buffer holds last 10 frames.
device_listList all connected Android devices.
device_recording_statusGet the current recording status. Returns whether recording is active, output path, and duration.
device_screen_sizeGet the screen size of the device in pixels.
device_screenshotTake a screenshot of the device screen. Returns base64-encoded PNG image. Uses scrcpy frame buffer for ~50ms latency when available, falls back to adb (~500ms).
device_start_recordingStart recording screen to a video file. Uses scrcpy --record for efficient H.264 encoding on device. Recording runs in background until stopped.
device_stop_recordingStop the current recording and finalize the video file. Returns recording info including duration and file size.
Public scan report
scanner v0.1.10 · 2026-10-01 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan9 source files scanned25/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
- Maintenancerepository not readable: repo not found3/15
- Maintainer identityno repository or website to verify2/10
Install Screen Buffer in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
claude mcp add screen-buffer-mcp -- uvx screen-buffer-mcp
Screen Buffer: common questions
- Is Screen Buffer MCP server safe?
- With care: it is graded C, so read the findings first (65/100). Read the Screen Buffer safety report
- How do I install Screen Buffer?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does Screen Buffer need an API key?
- Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.
- Is Screen Buffer maintained?
- The latest release is v2.1.0.