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Peekaboo
Verified · npm:@steipeteMCP server by openclaw · updated · ★ 5.4k · 1.7k downloads a week
macOS automation MCP server with screen capture, UI interaction, and AI analysis Peekaboo is published by npm:@steipete from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Install Peekaboo
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add peekaboo -- npx -y @steipete/peekabooRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"peekaboo": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@steipete/peekaboo"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"peekaboo": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@steipete/peekaboo"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"peekaboo": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@steipete/peekaboo"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add peekaboo -- npx -y @steipete/peekaboo{
"mcpServers": {
"peekaboo": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@steipete/peekaboo"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add peekaboo npx -y @steipete/peekabooGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the peekaboo block.
Last commit 4 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 5,352 stars, original repository
Runs a script automatically when the package is installed
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Security check
B- Runs a script automatically when the package is installedIn
package.json:"postinstall":
Checked automatically: README.md, package.json. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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Peekaboo: common questions
How do I install Peekaboo?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add peekaboo -- npx -y @steipete/peekaboo. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Peekaboo the official server?
Peekaboo is published by npm:@steipete from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Peekaboo free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Peekaboo safe to use?
It scores 94 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. Security check: grade B (runs a script automatically when the package is installed). Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Peekaboo?
Similar MCP servers: Harness, MCP Registry Server, ref-tools-ref-tools-mcp, Microsoft Learn MCP.
Does Peekaboo work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.