Authentication

API Keys

Every request to ScreenshotsMCP requires an API key. Keys are scoped to your account and track usage automatically.

Creating a Key

1. Sign in at screenshotsmcp.com/dashboard
2. Go to API Keys
3. Click Create new key
4. Copy the key — it starts with sk_live_

Using Your Key

MCP Server

Your API key is embedded in the server URL:

https://screenshotsmcp-api-production.up.railway.app/mcp/YOUR_API_KEY

REST API

Pass your key in the Authorization header:

curl -X POST https://screenshotsmcp-api-production.up.railway.app/v1/screenshot \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://example.com"}'

Key Management

• Revoke a key instantly from the dashboard
• Usage tracking shows screenshots consumed per key
• Create multiple keys for different environments (dev, staging, prod)

Rate Limits

Rate limits reset on the 1st of each month.