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Ffmpeg MCP Server

Parallel video rendering tools: detect GPU encoders, render, color grade, merge audio, concat.

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What is the Ffmpeg MCP Server?

Parallel video rendering tools: detect GPU encoders, render, color grade, merge audio, concat.

The short version

Parallel video rendering with live dashboard, GPU auto-detection, checkpoint system, and stream-copy concat. Includes an MCP server, a Claude Code skill, and a CLI.

  • Parallel rendering — Split frames across N worker threads, concat with zero re-encoding
  • GPU auto-detection — Probes NVENC, VideoToolbox, AMF, VA-API, QSV with 1-frame validation
  • Live dashboard — Auto-opens in your browser with per-worker progress, FPS chart, ETA
  • Checkpoint system — 93% reduction in fast-forward overhead for long renders
  • Color grading — 5 built-in presets (noir, warm, cool, cinematic, vintage) plus custom filters
  • Audio merge — Combine video + audio with loudness normalization, no video re-encode

What it needs from you

  • Node.js >= 18 - ffmpeg installed and on PATH (or pointed to via env var, below)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
detect_gpuProbe hardware encoders (NVENC, VideoToolbox, AMF, VA-API, QSV)
system_infoShow CPU cores, RAM, recommended workers, ffmpeg version
render_videoParallel render with live dashboard, progress notifications, and cancellation
get_worker_templateReturn the worker contract plus the bundled reference worker source
color_gradeApply presets (noir, warm, cool, cinematic, vintage) or custom filters
merge_audioCombine video + audio with loudness normalization
concat_videosStream-copy join multiple videos (instant, no re-encode), validated by default

How to install the Ffmpeg MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ffmpeg-render-pro": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "ffmpeg-render-pro"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

  • Node.js >= 18 - ffmpeg installed and on PATH (or pointed to via env var, below)

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Ffmpeg to detect gpu.”
  • “Use Ffmpeg to system info.”
  • “Use Ffmpeg to render video.”

Frequently asked questions

Parallel video rendering tools: detect GPU encoders, render, color grade, merge audio, concat. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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