MCP Web Cam Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for controlling webcams. This server enables LLMs to capture photos, record videos, and manage camera settings through the MCP protocol.

Local serverstdioMIT

What is the MCP Web Cam Server MCP Server?

MCP Web Cam Server is an MCP project maintained in the kmizu/mcp-web-cam repository. The maintainer describes its purpose as “A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for controlling webcams. This server enables LLMs to capture photos, record videos, and manage camera settings through the MCP…”. Read the project documentation for the complete scope.

Installation

The documented npm package is @kmizu/mcp-web-cam. The configuration below comes from the maintainer’s example; adapt its paths and account values to your environment.

Source

Project documentation · Repository · Discovery listing. This profile records the public documentation checked on 2026-10-08.

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
WebRTCbased preview when available
select_camera
get_current_camera
capture_photo
start_recording
stop_recording
list_cameras
get_camera_settings
set_camera_settings

How to install the MCP Web Cam Server MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "webcam": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@kmizu/mcp-web-cam"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.