Client and MCP Server for Canon Cameras
Client and MCP Server for Canon Cameras
This MCP server helps you to control Canon cameras that support CCAPI through natural language commands processed by Large Language Models (LLMs). Interact with your Canon camera using conversational language instead of traditional interfaces.
You MUST activate CCAPI on your camera using a firmware developed by Canon. Here are some resources to learn how to do it: - https://developercommunity.usa.canon.com/s/article/How-to-Capture-an-Image-with-CCAPI - https://developercommunity.usa.canon.com/s/article/Introduction-to-Camera-Control-API-CCAPI
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| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| connect | camera** |
| take | photo** |
| get-shooting | settings** |
| change-shooting | mode** |
| set-aperture | setting** |
| set-shutter-speed | setting** |
| set-iso | setting** |
| get-autofocus | setting** |
| set-autofocus | setting** |
| get-battery | status** |
| get-storage | status** |
| get-temperature | status** |
| get-datetime | setting** |
| get-lens | information** |
{
"mcpServers": {
"canon": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/REPO/build/mcp.js"]
}
}
}Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.
You MUST activate CCAPI on your camera using a firmware developed by Canon. Here are some resources to learn how to do it: - https://developercommunity.usa.canon.com/s/article/How-to-Capture-an-Image-with-CCAPI - https://developercommunity.usa.canon.com/s/article/Introduction-to-Camera-Control-API-CCAPI
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