How do I install the videocapture 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 `ABSOLUTE_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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Videocapture MCP Server

Video Still Capture MCP is a Python implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that provides AI assistants with the ability to access and

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What is the Videocapture MCP Server?

Video Still Capture MCP is a Python implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that provides AI assistants with the ability to access and control webcams

What it actually does

Quick Image Capture — Capture a single image from a webcam without managing connections
Connection Management — Open, manage, and close camera connections
Video Properties — Read and adjust camera settings like brightness, contrast, and resolution
Image Processing — Basic image transformations like horizontal flipping

Configuration

Python 3.10+ - OpenCV (opencv-python) - MCP Python SDK - UV (optional)

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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.

Tool	What it does
quick_capture
open_camera
capture_frame
get_video_properties
set_video_property
close_connection
list_active_connections

How to install the Videocapture MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "VideoCapture ": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--with",
        "mcp[cli]",
        "--with",
        "numpy",
        "--with",
        "opencv-python",
        "mcp",
        "run",
        "/ABSOLUTE_PATH/videocapture_mcp.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Python 3.10+ - OpenCV (opencv-python) - MCP Python SDK - UV (optional)

Example prompts to try

“Use Videocapture MCP to Prerequisites.”
“Use Videocapture MCP to Windows.”
“Use Videocapture MCP to quick capture.”

Frequently asked questions

Video Still Capture MCP is a Python implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that provides AI assistants with the ability to access and control webcams Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.