Peekaboo

What it does

Peekaboo is a macOS CLI utility and optional Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that empowers AI agents with the ability to capture screenshots of specific applications or the entire system. It extends AI capabilities by enabling visual question answering through integration with local or remote AI models, allowing agents to understand and interact with visual content on macOS systems.

How to set up

Peekaboo can be installed as a standalone macOS CLI tool or configured as an MCP server. Installation typically involves cloning the repository from GitHub, building the Swift project, and adding the CLI to your system PATH. For MCP server setup, configure it in your MCP-compatible AI application's settings to enable AI agents to access the screenshot capture functionality.

Key features

• Screenshot capture of individual applications or full system display
• Visual question answering capabilities through AI model integration
• Support for both local and remote AI models
• MCP server mode for seamless AI agent integration
• macOS CLI tool for direct command-line access
• Built with Swift for native macOS performance