Cameracontroller

Created By

JackGao197007 months ago

This Node.js/TypeScript based multi-protocol camera control service strictly follows the Model Context Protocol (MCP) TypeScript SDK and supports: Camera enumeration, photo capture, video recording (file/streaming) MCP tool interfaces (listCameras, takePhoto, startVideo, stopVideo) Multiple transport modes: stdio, HTTP, SSE Windows (dshow) and Linux (v4l2) support Concurrent video recording/streaming with multiple instances Customizable environment variables and logging Video streaming with streamUrl support for clients (httpx/curl/ffmpeg/ffplay)

# cameracontroller

# camera-control

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Overview

What is Cameracontroller?

Cameracontroller is a Node.js/TypeScript based multi-protocol camera control service that adheres to the Model Context Protocol (MCP) TypeScript SDK, enabling users to control cameras for various functionalities.

How to use Cameracontroller?

To use Cameracontroller, install the necessary dependencies, configure the environment variables in a .env file, and start the service using npm commands. You can then interact with the camera through the provided MCP tool interfaces.

Key features of Cameracontroller?

Camera enumeration and management
Photo capture and video recording (both file and streaming)
Support for multiple transport modes: stdio, HTTP, and SSE
Compatibility with Windows (dshow) and Linux (v4l2)
Concurrent video recording and streaming with multiple instances
Customizable environment variables and logging
Stream URL support for clients using httpx/curl/ffmpeg/ffplay

Use cases of Cameracontroller?

Automating photo capture for surveillance systems
Streaming live video feeds for remote monitoring
Recording video for event documentation

FAQ from Cameracontroller?

Can Cameracontroller work on both Windows and Linux?

Yes! Cameracontroller supports both Windows (dshow) and Linux (v4l2).

How do I configure the environment variables?

You need to copy the .env.sample file to .env and set the parameters according to your requirements.

What should I do if I encounter issues with camera detection?

Ensure you use the listCameras command to retrieve the cameraID and verify that ffmpeg can recognize the camera.

Server Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-camera-service": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-camera-service",
        "stdio"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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