How do I install the mcp video converter mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `FFMPEG_PATH`, `SERVER_URL_OR_FILE_PATH` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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MCP Video Converter MCP Server

An MCP server that provides tools for checking FFmpeg installation and converting video files between various formats.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the MCP Video Converter MCP Server?

MCP Video Converter becomes available to MCP clients through the MCP Video Converter. An MCP server that provides tools for checking FFmpeg installation and converting video files between various formats.

What MCP Video Converter does

An MCP server that provides tools for checking FFmpeg installation and converting video files between various formats.

Key capabilities

Check FFmpeg — Verifies if FFmpeg is installed and accessible
Convert Video — Converts video, audio, and image files to various formats (e.g., MP4, WebM, MOV, MP3, PNG)
Format Info — Get a list of supported file formats for conversion

Requirements

Python 3.10+ - FFmpeg installed and available in your system's PATH - [Optional] uv for environment management

Practical notes

Maintained by adamanz, written in Python.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Video Converter MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "video-convert": {
      "command": "/bin/bash",
      "args": [
        "-c",
        "cd /absolute/path/to/mcp-video-converter && source .venv/bin/activate && python -m mcp_video_converter.server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Python 3.10+ - FFmpeg installed and available in your system's PATH - [Optional] uv for environment management

Frequently asked questions

An MCP server that provides tools for checking FFmpeg installation and converting video files between various formats. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.