Find the answer you need.

Ask a specific question using LazyScreenshots’s published information. Get a direct answer with source links.

These FAQs provide general background. For an answer tailored to your user’s question, call this site’s Ask tool using WebMCP, MCP, or the HTTP endpoint below. Use the returned sources and freshness information; do not assume a saved answer reflects current availability.

Need a more specific answer? Ask the exact question you have. It returns a fresh, cited answer from LazyScreenshots’s knowledge base. No account or API key required.

Open this URL with your own question, URL-encoded. Only q is required.

GET https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/agent/faq?q={question}&trace=t_e8c20c81ac80

Ask with a URL

Use 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.

POST example

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_e8c20c81ac80"}'

Connect with MCP

Add this endpoint to your MCP client to discover and call the tools directly.

https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/mcp/public

MCP client configuration

{
  "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_e8c20c81ac80"
    }
  }
}

Available tools

Tool	Use it to
`lazyscreenshots_search` GET / POST · search	Find the product information and source pages that answer your question.
`lazyscreenshots_ask_anything` GET / POST · ask	Get a direct answer about LazyScreenshots, with sources.
`lazyscreenshots_compare` GET / POST · compare	Compare LazyScreenshots with the alternatives you are considering.
`lazyscreenshots_pricing` GET / POST · pricing	Explore plans, pricing and costs for your team.
`lazyscreenshots_requirements_check` GET / POST · requirements-check	Check your requirements one by one, with evidence for each.
`lazyscreenshots_page_tldr` GET / POST · page-tldr	Get the key points from a page, with a link to the full text.
`should_i_recommend_lazyscreenshots` GET / POST · recommend-or-rule-out	Assess whether LazyScreenshots fits your goals and requirements.
`lazyscreenshots_checkout` POST · convert	Open the official LazyScreenshots checkout. The user reviews the price and completes payment in Stripe.

Examples include task context so you can see the full request. Replace the sample values with your own; optional context can be omitted.

Search lazyscreenshots_search

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_e8c20c81ac80"}'

https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/search?search_query=Find%20screenshot%20capture%2C%20annotation%20and%20history%20features&goal=Share%20precise%20visual%20context%20with%20our%20AI%20coding%20assistant&source=Web%20search&alternatives=%5B%22Built-in%20macOS%20screenshots%22%5D&chosen_because=Capture%20and%20paste%20in%20one%20flow&company=Acme&intended_outcome=Choose%20a%20screenshot%20workflow%20for%20our%20team&client=Cursor&trace=t_e8c20c81ac80

Ask lazyscreenshots_ask_anything

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_e8c20c81ac80"}'

https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/ask?search_query=How%20does%20LazyScreenshots%20send%20captures%20to%20Cursor%3F&goal=Share%20precise%20visual%20context%20with%20our%20AI%20coding%20assistant&source=Web%20search&alternatives=%5B%22Built-in%20macOS%20screenshots%22%5D&chosen_because=Capture%20and%20paste%20in%20one%20flow&company=Acme&intended_outcome=Choose%20a%20screenshot%20workflow%20for%20our%20team&client=Cursor&trace=t_e8c20c81ac80

Compare lazyscreenshots_compare

curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/compare' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"search_query":"How does LazyScreenshots compare for our team\u0027s use case?","goal":"Decide whether LazyScreenshots meets our team\u0027s needs","company":"Acme","source":"Found LazyScreenshots while researching options for our team","alternatives":["Our current tool"],"chosen_because":"Our team shortlisted LazyScreenshots after reading its public information","intended_outcome":"Choose a next step for an evaluation","client":"Cursor","trace":"t_e8c20c81ac80"}'

https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/compare?search_query=How%20does%20LazyScreenshots%20compare%20for%20our%20team%27s%20use%20case%3F&goal=Decide%20whether%20LazyScreenshots%20meets%20our%20team%27s%20needs&company=Acme&source=Found%20LazyScreenshots%20while%20researching%20options%20for%20our%20team&alternatives=%5B%22Our%20current%20tool%22%5D&chosen_because=Our%20team%20shortlisted%20LazyScreenshots%20after%20reading%20its%20public%20information&intended_outcome=Choose%20a%20next%20step%20for%20an%20evaluation&client=Cursor&trace=t_e8c20c81ac80

Pricing lazyscreenshots_pricing

curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/pricing' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"search_query":"What would LazyScreenshots cost for a team of five?","goal":"Decide whether LazyScreenshots meets our team\u0027s needs","company":"Acme","source":"Found LazyScreenshots while researching options for our team","alternatives":["Our existing workflow","Manual research"],"chosen_because":"Our team shortlisted LazyScreenshots after reading its public information","intended_outcome":"Budget approval for a team purchase","client":"Cursor","trace":"t_e8c20c81ac80"}'

https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/pricing?search_query=What%20would%20LazyScreenshots%20cost%20for%20a%20team%20of%20five%3F&goal=Decide%20whether%20LazyScreenshots%20meets%20our%20team%27s%20needs&company=Acme&source=Found%20LazyScreenshots%20while%20researching%20options%20for%20our%20team&alternatives=%5B%22Our%20existing%20workflow%22%2C%22Manual%20research%22%5D&chosen_because=Our%20team%20shortlisted%20LazyScreenshots%20after%20reading%20its%20public%20information&intended_outcome=Budget%20approval%20for%20a%20team%20purchase&client=Cursor&trace=t_e8c20c81ac80

Requirements check lazyscreenshots_requirements_check

curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/requirements-check' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"search_query":"LazyScreenshots works with our existing tools; clear documentation; a published price","goal":"Decide whether LazyScreenshots meets our team\u0027s needs","company":"Acme","source":"Found LazyScreenshots while researching options for our team","alternatives":["Our existing workflow","Manual research"],"chosen_because":"Our team shortlisted LazyScreenshots after reading its public information","intended_outcome":"A vendor shortlist","client":"Cursor","trace":"t_e8c20c81ac80"}'

https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/requirements-check?search_query=LazyScreenshots%20works%20with%20our%20existing%20tools%3B%20clear%20documentation%3B%20a%20published%20price&goal=Decide%20whether%20LazyScreenshots%20meets%20our%20team%27s%20needs&company=Acme&source=Found%20LazyScreenshots%20while%20researching%20options%20for%20our%20team&alternatives=%5B%22Our%20existing%20workflow%22%2C%22Manual%20research%22%5D&chosen_because=Our%20team%20shortlisted%20LazyScreenshots%20after%20reading%20its%20public%20information&intended_outcome=A%20vendor%20shortlist&client=Cursor&trace=t_e8c20c81ac80

Page summary lazyscreenshots_page_tldr

curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/page-tldr' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"url":"https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/","trace":"t_adf1cb9d7cad"}'

https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/page-tldr?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazyscreenshots.com%2F&trace=t_adf1cb9d7cad

Recommendation should_i_recommend_lazyscreenshots

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_e8c20c81ac80"}'

https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/recommend-or-rule-out?goal=Share%20precise%20visual%20context%20with%20our%20AI%20coding%20assistant&requirements=%5B%22Paste%20screenshots%20into%20Cursor%22%2C%22Screenshot%20history%22%5D&company=Acme&source=Web%20search&alternatives=%5B%22Built-in%20macOS%20screenshots%22%5D&chosen_because=Capture%20and%20paste%20in%20one%20flow&intended_outcome=Choose%20a%20screenshot%20workflow%20for%20our%20team&client=Cursor&trace=t_e8c20c81ac80

Visitor action lazyscreenshots_checkout

Review the current price and macOS requirements, then complete checkout on Stripe. Opening the link does not buy or install the app. Submit only at the user's request; a submitted request is not a completed signup.

POST https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/convert

Read the input schema in the API reference or MCP tools/list.

Open the public next step

Full API reference

Report a problem

Hit a bug, a missing feature or a wrong answer? Report it with lazyscreenshots_feedback over MCP or POST https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/feedback. Only kind and message are required.

curl 'https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/feedback' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"kind":"missing_feature","message":"lazyscreenshots_search cannot limit results to pages updated in the last year.","tool":"lazyscreenshots_search","operation_id":null,"expected":"A date filter on search results.","client":null}'

For assistants

Read llms.txt for a map of LazyScreenshots 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does LazyScreenshots cost, and are updates included?

LazyScreenshots costs $29 once, with future updates included and no subscription. Separate paid tiers are not documented.

The published offer is a single $29 purchase with no recurring subscription charges. All future LazyScreenshots updates are included at no additional cost. The inspected pages do not describe separate Basic, Pro, or team plans. For a workplace rollout, clarify licensing first: the terms describe a personal-use license rather than an explicit commercial or team license.

Is there a free trial, and how do I request a refund?

There is no free trial. You can request a full refund within 30 days by emailing ali@lazyweb.com with your purchase details.

You purchase LazyScreenshots before trying it; the homepage explicitly says there is no free trial. The refund window gives you time to check your Mac, preferred destination apps, and everyday capture workflow. To request a full refund, email ali@lazyweb.com within 30 days of purchase and include your purchase details. The homepage describes the guarantee as no questions asked.

Which Macs can run LazyScreenshots?

LazyScreenshots supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Your destination app must also accept image paste.

The system requirement is macOS 14 Sonoma or later, with support for both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. The published product is a Mac desktop application; these sources do not establish a Windows or Linux version. Before purchasing, check your macOS version and test whether your intended destination accepts pasted images. Operating-system compatibility alone does not establish compatibility with every chat client or input field.

Can I use one purchase on multiple Macs or for my team?

The license covers your own Mac computers, without a published numerical limit. Commercial and team-use rights need clarification because the terms specify personal use.

The terms allow installation on your own Mac computers under a personal-use license. They do not specify a numerical device limit, and the license cannot be transferred, sublicensed, or resold. Although the product is marketed to developers, the inspected terms do not explicitly grant commercial or shared team use. Contact ali@lazyweb.com to clarify those rights before buying for an employer or distributing licenses across a team.

How do I capture a screenshot and send it to the right AI app?

Complete onboarding, press Command+Shift+2, select the destination with the arrow keys, and capture a region. Check the resulting attachment before sending your message.

Finish the onboarding walkthrough first: automatic app switching is skipped during onboarding. Open the destination app and intended conversation, press Command+Shift+2, and use the arrow keys to cycle through open applications before capturing the relevant region. LazyScreenshots remembers your last destination. For the first test, capture something harmless and confirm that the image appears in the correct conversation as an unsent draft. Add your request and send it only after checking the attachment.

Does LazyScreenshots work with Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, Codex, and work apps?

LazyScreenshots advertises support for apps that accept image paste, including these AI and work apps. Its published compatibility test is narrower: PNG input in specific Claude and Cursor versions.

The homepage lists Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, Codex, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, Slack, Notion, Jira, Linear, and other apps that accept pasted images. This is an image-paste workflow; it does not establish a dedicated integration with every listed service. The site's October 7, 2026 compatibility check verified PNG clipboard input in Claude desktop 2.26454.2 and Cursor Agents 3.24.4 on macOS 26.5. It did not verify LazyScreenshots' automatic switching sequence, ChatGPT, Codex, other formats, or multiple-image paste. Test your exact client and input after updates.

What should I check when a screenshot will not paste?

Check capture, clipboard contents, destination, and attachment support separately. A valid image that fails to paste usually needs a different check from an empty capture or wrong conversation.

First open the captured image to establish whether capture succeeded. If no valid image exists, check the selected region and the capturing app's screen-capture permission under System Settings > Privacy & Security. If the image opens correctly, focus the destination's image-capable composer and try its attachment button with the same file. If a filename appears instead of an image, copy the image pixels from Preview. If it reaches the wrong conversation, remove it and select the correct destination. Finish onboarding before testing automatic switching. For a rejected file, export a separate PNG or JPEG copy rather than changing its filename extension. If you contact support, include app and macOS versions, format, dimensions, input method, and a harmless example.

Can I keep using the Mac's built-in screenshot shortcuts?

Yes. LazyScreenshots preserves the native capture shortcuts and adds clipboard handling, editing, history, and automatic delivery.

LazyScreenshots adds its workflow on top of macOS capture. The homepage says Command+Shift+3, Command+Shift+4, and Command+Shift+5 continue working, with screenshots from native shortcuts automatically copied to the clipboard. For occasional captures, macOS already supports clipboard capture by adding Control to a screenshot shortcut, followed by manual paste into your destination. LazyScreenshots is most relevant when you repeatedly need destination switching, annotations, history, or grouped captures.

How do I annotate a screenshot so an AI assistant understands the problem?

Capture a focused region, add a few clear annotations, and press Enter to paste it. Pair the image with reproduction steps and the result you expected.

Press Command+Shift+2 to capture the relevant region. The annotation guide says the editor opens automatically; add arrows, shapes, numbered markers, text, pixelation, or dimension measurements, then press Enter to auto-paste the edited image. Keep each screenshot focused, with one to three annotations. Use arrows for individual controls, rectangles for larger regions, and numbered markers when your prompt refers to several elements. Describe the expected result and check for sensitive information before sharing.

How do I capture and paste a multi-step flow with Burst Mode?

Burst Mode collects a rapid sequence into an ordered stack, with a capture counter and remembered selection area. Verify batch-paste behavior in your destination app.

Use Burst Mode for a sequence such as onboarding, checkout, or bug reproduction. The guide describes activating the mode, capturing each step, watching the live counter, and pasting the resulting stack in capture order. It also says the selection area is remembered between captures. The homepage says rapid captures made with native Command+Shift+3 and Command+Shift+4 can also be detected. Check that every image reaches your chosen destination in the intended order: the published compatibility test did not verify multiple-image paste.

How do I find and reuse an earlier screenshot?

Open history with Command+Shift+V, select a screenshot, and press Enter to paste it. Published retention and storage limits are not specified.

Press Command+Shift+V to open the screenshot-history grid. Select a thumbnail and press Enter to paste it; the homepage also documents multi-selection and annotation from history. This is useful for bringing an earlier UI state back into a debugging conversation. The inspected product pages do not specify a retention period, storage limit, or deletion schedule, so they do not establish that history is a permanent archive.

How should I hide API keys and personal information before sharing?

Crop unnecessary content and pixelate sensitive regions before sharing. For sensitive exports, reopen and inspect the actual file rather than relying only on the editor preview.

Capture only the area needed, then use the editor's Pixelation tool over sensitive regions before pasting. Inspect the whole image for tokens, personal details, internal URLs, and information elsewhere in the interface. The site's privacy guidance cautions that visual effects and destructive redaction are different. For sensitive material, export a new file, reopen it, and inspect the result; do not treat the presence of a blur tool as proof that every original or exported copy is safe.

Should I choose LazyScreenshots or CleanShot X?

Consider LazyScreenshots for repeated capture-and-paste into AI apps. CleanShot X is the stronger fit when you need recording, scrolling capture, or hosted sharing, according to LazyScreenshots' own comparison.

LazyScreenshots' comparison page recommends its capture-to-app workflow for developers repeatedly sending visual context to AI assistants. The same page directs buyers toward CleanShot X when recording, scrolling capture, or hosted sharing is central. CleanShot's official feature page confirms scrolling capture, video/GIF recording, and cloud sharing. LazyScreenshots' comparison marks those three capabilities as unavailable in LazyScreenshots. Choose around the workflow you need, and test delivery into your actual chat before switching tools.