Can See MCP Server
by hurleyskio.github.HurleySk/can-seev0.4.0
MCP server that gives AI agents eyes on your terminal — PNG screenshots, visual diffs, GIF recording, and full keyboard/text interaction
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Install Can See MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add can-see -- npx -y can-seeInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"can-see": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"can-see"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"can-see": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"can-see"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"can-see": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"can-see"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"can-see": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"can-see"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFAULT_COLS | — | — | Terminal width in columns (default: 120) |
| DEFAULT_ROWS | — | — | Terminal height in rows (default: 30) |
| IDLE_TIMEOUT_MS | — | — | Auto-close idle sessions after this many milliseconds (default: 300000) |
Freshness
Slowing — last maintenance signal 5mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-05-22 · 5mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-05-22 · 5mo ago · GitHub · v0.5.1
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-04-15 · 6mo ago · official registry · v0.4.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Can See MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add can-see -- npx -y can-see. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Can See require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Can See as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Can See in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.HurleySk/can-see.
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