Devices MCP Server

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About Devices MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for seamless integration with peripheral devices connected to your computer. Control, monitor, and manage hardware devices through a unified API.

#screen #camera #printer #audio

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-device-server": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
        "run",
        "src/main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Devices MCP Server?

Devices MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a unified API for controlling, monitoring, and managing peripheral devices connected to your computer. It is designed for developers and AI agents that need direct access to hardware such as cameras, printers, audio devices, and displays.

How to use Devices MCP Server?

Install system dependencies (FFMPEG for recording, PortAudio for audio), clone the repository, and install Python dependencies with uv sync. Run directly via uv run src/main.py or integrate with Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to claude_desktop_config.json. Configure behavior using environment variables like MCP_ENABLE_CAMERA and MCP_PORT.

Key features of Devices MCP Server

Control connected cameras to capture images and record video
Send documents to printers and manage print jobs
Record audio from microphones and play audio through speakers
Capture screenshots and record screen activity from displays
Configure enabled features via environment variables
Cross‑platform support (macOS, Linux, Windows)

Use cases of Devices MCP Server

Capture and save images from a webcam for computer vision tasks
Print documents programmatically and monitor job status
Record system audio or microphone input for transcription or analysis
Take screenshots or record screen activity for automation or monitoring

FAQ from Devices MCP Server

What system dependencies are required?

FFMPEG and PortAudio are required for screen, camera, and audio recording functionality.

How do I configure which devices are enabled?

Set the environment variables MCP_ENABLE_CAMERA, MCP_ENABLE_PRINTER, MCP_ENABLE_AUDIO, and MCP_ENABLE_SCREEN to true or false.

Can I use Devices MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

Yes. Add the server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json using the uv command with the project directory and run src/main.py.

What operating systems are supported?

macOS, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian, Fedora), and Windows.

Where does the server run and how do I set the network settings?

The server runs locally; you can set the host address with MCP_HOST (default 127.0.0.1) and the port with MCP_PORT (default 8000).

Frequently asked questions

What system dependencies are required?

FFMPEG and PortAudio are required for screen, camera, and audio recording functionality.

How do I configure which devices are enabled?

Set the environment variables `MCP_ENABLE_CAMERA`, `MCP_ENABLE_PRINTER`, `MCP_ENABLE_AUDIO`, and `MCP_ENABLE_SCREEN` to `true` or `false`.

Can I use Devices MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

Yes. Add the server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` using the `uv` command with the project directory and run `src/main.py`.

What operating systems are supported?

macOS, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian, Fedora), and Windows.

Where does the server run and how do I set the network settings?

The server runs locally; you can set the host address with `MCP_HOST` (default `127.0.0.1`) and the port with `MCP_PORT` (default `8000`).

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