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ffmpeg-mcp

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ffmpeg-mcp is a lightweight MCP server that interfaces with FFmpeg through stdio, enabling common media processing tasks such as video and audio manipulation. It requires FFmpeg installed on the system and allows specifying the FFmpeg binary path. This server facilitates seamless integration of powerful media operations into MCP-enabled workflows and applications.

Use This MCP server To

Convert video formats using FFmpeg commands Extract audio tracks from video files Resize or crop videos programmatically Transcode media files within MCP workflows Generate video thumbnails automatically Merge multiple media files into one Streamline media processing in chatbot or agent apps

README

ffmpeg-mcp

A stdio MCP server to interact with ffmpeg for common media operations.

This project is sponsored by ChatWise - All-in-one LLM Chatbot with MCP support.

Usage

You need ffmpeg installed on your system first.

Then add the following command to your MCP client:

npx -y ffmpeg-mcp

By default it uses ffmpeg from your system path. You can also specify the path to ffmpeg by setting the FFMPEG_PATH environment variable, like:

FFMPEG_PATH=/path/to/ffmpeg

Tools

View tools.ts

More tools to come.

License

MIT.

ffmpeg-mcp FAQ

How do I install ffmpeg-mcp?
Install FFmpeg on your system, then run 'npx -y ffmpeg-mcp' to start the MCP server.
Can I specify a custom FFmpeg binary path?
Yes, set the FFMPEG_PATH environment variable to your FFmpeg executable path before running the server.
Does ffmpeg-mcp support all FFmpeg features?
It supports common media operations exposed via MCP tools, with more tools planned for future releases.
Is ffmpeg-mcp compatible with different MCP clients?
Yes, it communicates over stdio and can integrate with any MCP client supporting server connections.
What platforms does ffmpeg-mcp support?
It supports any platform where FFmpeg is installed and accessible in the system path or via FFMPEG_PATH.
Is ffmpeg-mcp open source?
Yes, it is licensed under the MIT license and available on GitHub.
Can ffmpeg-mcp be used in automated media workflows?
Absolutely, it enables programmatic media processing within MCP-enabled automation and AI workflows.