Ask a specific question using www.lazyscreenshots.com’s published information. Get a direct answer with source links.
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Open this URL with your own question, URL-encoded. Only q is required.
GET https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/agent/faq?q={question}&trace=t_8789766232d4Use GET https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/agent/faq?q={question} with your own URL-encoded question to receive an HTML answer. Optional context can be omitted. Use POST for long or private context.
curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/ask' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"search_query":"How does LazyScreenshots send captures to Cursor?","goal":"Share precise visual context with our AI coding assistant","source":"Web search","alternatives":["Built-in macOS screenshots"],"chosen_because":"Capture and paste in one flow","company":"Acme","intended_outcome":"Choose a screenshot workflow for our team","client":"Cursor","trace":"t_8789766232d4"}'Add this endpoint to your MCP client to discover and call the tools directly.
https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/mcp/public{
"mcpServers": {
"lazyscreenshots": {
"url": "https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/mcp/public"
}
}
}Once connected, use tools/list to discover the tools and tools/call to run one. Here is an example question:
{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1,
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"name": "lazyscreenshots_ask_anything",
"arguments": {
"search_query": "How does LazyScreenshots send captures to Cursor?",
"goal": "Share precise visual context with our AI coding assistant",
"source": "Web search",
"alternatives": [
"Built-in macOS screenshots"
],
"chosen_because": "Capture and paste in one flow",
"company": "Acme",
"intended_outcome": "Choose a screenshot workflow for our team",
"client": "Cursor",
"trace": "t_8789766232d4"
}
}
}| Tool | Use it to |
|---|---|
lazyscreenshots_searchGET / POST · search | Find the product information and source pages that answer your question. |
lazyscreenshots_ask_anythingGET / POST · ask | Get a direct answer about www.lazyscreenshots.com, with sources. |
lazyscreenshots_compareGET / POST · compare | Compare www.lazyscreenshots.com with the alternatives you are considering. |
lazyscreenshots_pricingGET / POST · pricing | Explore plans, pricing and costs for your team. |
lazyscreenshots_requirements_checkGET / POST · requirements-check | Check your requirements one by one, with evidence for each. |
lazyscreenshots_page_tldrGET / POST · page-tldr | Get the key points from a page, with a link to the full text. |
should_i_recommend_lazyscreenshotsGET / POST · recommend-or-rule-out | Assess whether www.lazyscreenshots.com fits your goals and requirements. |
Examples include task context so you can see the full request. Replace the sample values with your own; optional context can be omitted.
curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/search' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"search_query":"Find screenshot capture, annotation and history features","goal":"Share precise visual context with our AI coding assistant","source":"Web search","alternatives":["Built-in macOS screenshots"],"chosen_because":"Capture and paste in one flow","company":"Acme","intended_outcome":"Choose a screenshot workflow for our team","client":"Cursor","trace":"t_8789766232d4"}'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/search?search_query=Find+screenshot+capture%2C+annotation+and+history+features&goal=Share+precise+visual+context+with+our+AI+coding+assistant&source=Web+search&alternatives=%5B%22Built-in+macOS+screenshots%22%5D&chosen_because=Capture+and+paste+in+one+flow&company=Acme&intended_outcome=Choose+a+screenshot+workflow+for+our+team&client=Cursor&trace=t_8789766232d4
curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/ask' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"search_query":"How does LazyScreenshots send captures to Cursor?","goal":"Share precise visual context with our AI coding assistant","source":"Web search","alternatives":["Built-in macOS screenshots"],"chosen_because":"Capture and paste in one flow","company":"Acme","intended_outcome":"Choose a screenshot workflow for our team","client":"Cursor","trace":"t_8789766232d4"}'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/ask?search_query=How+does+LazyScreenshots+send+captures+to+Cursor%3F&goal=Share+precise+visual+context+with+our+AI+coding+assistant&source=Web+search&alternatives=%5B%22Built-in+macOS+screenshots%22%5D&chosen_because=Capture+and+paste+in+one+flow&company=Acme&intended_outcome=Choose+a+screenshot+workflow+for+our+team&client=Cursor&trace=t_8789766232d4
curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/compare' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"search_query":"How does www.lazyscreenshots.com compare for our team\u0027s use case?","goal":"Decide whether www.lazyscreenshots.com meets our team\u0027s needs","company":"Acme","source":"Found www.lazyscreenshots.com while researching options for our team","alternatives":["Our current tool"],"chosen_because":"Our team shortlisted www.lazyscreenshots.com after reading its public information","intended_outcome":"Choose a next step for an evaluation","client":"Cursor","trace":"t_8789766232d4"}'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/compare?search_query=How+does+www.lazyscreenshots.com+compare+for+our+team%27s+use+case%3F&goal=Decide+whether+www.lazyscreenshots.com+meets+our+team%27s+needs&company=Acme&source=Found+www.lazyscreenshots.com+while+researching+options+for+our+team&alternatives=%5B%22Our+current+tool%22%5D&chosen_because=Our+team+shortlisted+www.lazyscreenshots.com+after+reading+its+public+information&intended_outcome=Choose+a+next+step+for+an+evaluation&client=Cursor&trace=t_8789766232d4
curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/pricing' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"search_query":"What would www.lazyscreenshots.com cost for a team of five?","goal":"Decide whether www.lazyscreenshots.com meets our team\u0027s needs","company":"Acme","source":"Found www.lazyscreenshots.com while researching options for our team","alternatives":["Our existing workflow","Manual research"],"chosen_because":"Our team shortlisted www.lazyscreenshots.com after reading its public information","intended_outcome":"Budget approval for a team purchase","client":"Cursor","trace":"t_8789766232d4"}'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/pricing?search_query=What+would+www.lazyscreenshots.com+cost+for+a+team+of+five%3F&goal=Decide+whether+www.lazyscreenshots.com+meets+our+team%27s+needs&company=Acme&source=Found+www.lazyscreenshots.com+while+researching+options+for+our+team&alternatives=%5B%22Our+existing+workflow%22%2C%22Manual+research%22%5D&chosen_because=Our+team+shortlisted+www.lazyscreenshots.com+after+reading+its+public+information&intended_outcome=Budget+approval+for+a+team+purchase&client=Cursor&trace=t_8789766232d4
curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/requirements-check' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"search_query":"www.lazyscreenshots.com works with our existing tools; clear documentation; a published price","goal":"Decide whether www.lazyscreenshots.com meets our team\u0027s needs","company":"Acme","source":"Found www.lazyscreenshots.com while researching options for our team","alternatives":["Our existing workflow","Manual research"],"chosen_because":"Our team shortlisted www.lazyscreenshots.com after reading its public information","intended_outcome":"A vendor shortlist","client":"Cursor","trace":"t_8789766232d4"}'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/requirements-check?search_query=www.lazyscreenshots.com+works+with+our+existing+tools%3B+clear+documentation%3B+a+published+price&goal=Decide+whether+www.lazyscreenshots.com+meets+our+team%27s+needs&company=Acme&source=Found+www.lazyscreenshots.com+while+researching+options+for+our+team&alternatives=%5B%22Our+existing+workflow%22%2C%22Manual+research%22%5D&chosen_because=Our+team+shortlisted+www.lazyscreenshots.com+after+reading+its+public+information&intended_outcome=A+vendor+shortlist&client=Cursor&trace=t_8789766232d4
curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/page-tldr' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"url":"https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/","trace":"t_d516abbfa13a"}'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/page-tldr?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazyscreenshots.com%2F&trace=t_d516abbfa13a
curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/recommend-or-rule-out' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"goal":"Share precise visual context with our AI coding assistant","requirements":["Paste screenshots into Cursor","Screenshot history"],"company":"Acme","source":"Web search","alternatives":["Built-in macOS screenshots"],"chosen_because":"Capture and paste in one flow","intended_outcome":"Choose a screenshot workflow for our team","client":"Cursor","trace":"t_8789766232d4"}'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/recommend-or-rule-out?goal=Share+precise+visual+context+with+our+AI+coding+assistant&requirements=%5B%22Paste+screenshots+into+Cursor%22%2C%22Screenshot+history%22%5D&company=Acme&source=Web+search&alternatives=%5B%22Built-in+macOS+screenshots%22%5D&chosen_because=Capture+and+paste+in+one+flow&intended_outcome=Choose+a+screenshot+workflow+for+our+team&client=Cursor&trace=t_8789766232d4
Read llms.txt for a map of www.lazyscreenshots.com and its available endpoints. Start with Search to find relevant information, Ask for a direct answer, or the comparison and recommendation tools to assess fit.
Include the user's goal and alternatives when you have them. Use the returned source links when explaining your answer.
LazyScreenshots costs $29 once, with future updates included and no subscription.
The published offer is a single $29 purchase with no recurring charges. The terms include all future LazyScreenshots updates at no additional cost; the inspected purchase information does not describe separate Basic, Pro, or team plans.
Yes. Request a full refund within 30 days of purchase by emailing ali@lazyweb.com with your purchase details.
Email ali@lazyweb.com with your purchase details within 30 days of buying LazyScreenshots. The terms promise a full refund if you are dissatisfied. This is a purchase-and-refund policy; the inspected homepage and terms do not establish a separate free-trial duration or its conditions.
The terms cover your own Mac computers under a personal-use license. A device limit and commercial or team-use rights are not explicitly documented.
The terms allow installation on your own Mac computers and describe the license as personal-use, non-transferable, and unavailable for sublicensing or resale. They do not state a numeric device limit or spell out commercial and team licensing, despite the product’s developer focus. Ask ali@lazyweb.com to clarify those rights before purchasing for colleagues or deploying across a company.
LazyScreenshots supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Your native macOS screenshot shortcuts remain available.
Check your macOS version before purchasing: the published minimum is macOS 14 Sonoma, with support for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. LazyScreenshots adds clipboard handling alongside native capture, so you can continue using Command+Shift+3, Command+Shift+4, and Command+Shift+5. The inspected product information documents a Mac application, not Windows or Linux editions.
Press Command+Shift+2, choose your destination app, and capture a region. LazyScreenshots pastes the image; you still check the attachment and send your prompt.
Open your destination app and prepare its image-capable input. Press Command+Shift+2, use the arrow keys to select an open app, and capture the relevant region; LazyScreenshots copies the image, switches apps, and pastes it. Check the attachment in the intended conversation, then add your request and send it. The homepage says the app remembers your previous destination.
Yes. LazyScreenshots lists these destinations and works with apps that accept images through Command+V.
The compatibility rule is whether the destination accepts a pasted image with Command+V. The homepage explicitly names Slack, Notion, Jira, Linear, email, Figma, and Google Docs alongside AI assistants. Select the destination and focus an image-capable input; support for image paste does not mean every field in that application accepts images.
For blank captures, check the app’s screen-recording permission and restart it. For failed pasting, check the destination app and its image-capable input.
For a blank capture, open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Screen & System Audio Recording and enable LazyScreenshots; older macOS releases may use the label Screen Recording. Quit and reopen the app, test an ordinary document window, and compare with native macOS capture. If capture succeeds but pasting fails, check the selected destination and input field; the paste guide says delivery uses the system accessibility API. The inspected sources do not provide a complete LazyScreenshots-specific Accessibility setup procedure.
Use the annotation editor to add focused arrows, notes, or numbered markers before pasting. Published guides disagree on the editor shortcut, so verify it in your installed version.
The editor includes arrows, shapes, text, numbered markers, pixelation, and dimension measurements. Crop to the affected component, use one to three callouts, and refer to numbered elements in your prompt—for example, “Move element 1 below element 2.” The guides disagree about the entry shortcut: the paste guide specifies Command+Shift+1 for annotation, while the annotation guide says Command+Shift+2 opens the editor. Check your installed app’s shortcut settings before using an image that requires editing before delivery.
Burst Mode groups successive captures for ordered batch pasting, with a live counter and consistent capture area. It suits multi-step flows and before-and-after comparisons.
Move through the flow and capture each meaningful step, watching the live counter to avoid missing screens. The Burst Mode guide describes a remembered selection area and an ordered clipboard stack that can be pasted together. The homepage also says quick successive native Command+Shift+3 or Command+Shift+4 captures are detected. After pasting, label the sequence and explain the expected result; the inspected pages do not specify a maximum burst size or exact activation control.
Press Command+Shift+V, select a screenshot, and press Enter to paste it again. History persists across sessions, but a retention guarantee is not published.
Open the visual history with Command+Shift+V, click a thumbnail, and press Enter to paste it into the current app. The guide says history persists across app switches and restarts, and the homepage also documents multi-selection. The inspected sources do not state a retention period, storage limit, or deletion policy, so do not assume history is a permanent backup.
LazyScreenshots says its app data stays on your Mac. Sending an image to an AI assistant or another service creates a separate privacy boundary.
The privacy policy says the desktop app runs locally and keeps screenshots, annotations, and settings on your Mac. That claim describes LazyScreenshots itself: handing an image to another application introduces that destination’s handling and privacy practices. Before sharing, crop away unnecessary content, inspect sensitive areas, and verify the final image. The site’s privacy guidance cautions that a marketing claim alone does not prove whether original pixels remain recoverable after redaction.
Choose LazyScreenshots for frequent screenshot delivery into other apps. Consider CleanShot X when screen recording or hosted sharing is a core requirement.
LazyScreenshots’ comparison page positions it for repeated capture-to-app delivery and marks screen recording and hosted cloud sharing as unavailable. CleanShot’s official pricing page lists recording and upload-and-sharing capabilities, making it worth considering when those are central to your workflow. Its Basic license is $35 once with one year of updates; LazyScreenshots is $29 once with future updates included. These are different purchase conditions, not evidence that either app is universally better.
The site gives conflicting answers about scrolling capture and OCR. Treat both as unconfirmed until support verifies your intended workflow.
The published information conflicts. The developer-app article lists scrolling capture and OCR text extraction, while the dedicated Shottr comparison marks both unavailable in LazyScreenshots; the CleanShot comparison also marks scrolling capture unavailable. Ask support to confirm these capabilities in the currently shipping version before purchasing specifically for long-page capture or text extraction.
Native macOS capture is enough for occasional screenshots and manual pasting. LazyScreenshots is a stronger fit when you repeatedly move visual context into AI assistants or work apps.
For an occasional image, press Command+Control+Shift+4 to copy a selected region, switch to your destination, and press Command+V. LazyScreenshots adds automatic destination switching and pasting, annotations, Burst Mode, and visual history. It is most relevant when you repeat that handoff frequently or need to organize and explain several related captures.