ffmpeg mcp
npxStandardThe ffmpeg mcp server allows AI agents to perform media operations using FFmpeg. It exposes functions for video and audio processing, format conversion, and stream manipulation. The server connects directly to FFmpeg, providing access to its extensive suite of tools. Developers use it to automate media workflows, such as transcoding, trimming, and filtering, within AI agent workflows.
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Overview
The ffmpeg mcp server allows AI agents to perform media operations using FFmpeg. It exposes functions for video and audio processing, format conversion, and stream manipulation. The server connects directly to FFmpeg, providing access to its extensive suite of tools. Developers use it to automate media workflows, such as transcoding, trimming, and filtering, within AI agent workflows.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y ffmpeg-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"egoist-ffmpeg-mcp-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y ffmpeg-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from ffmpeg mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in ffmpeg mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in ffmpeg mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in ffmpeg mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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