Which integrations are available for this server?

Utilizes Node.js as the runtime environment for the MCP server, with Node.js 16+ being a requirement for operation. Connects to OBS Studio via the WebSocket protocol, providing tools for scene management, source control, streaming/recording control, transitions, and general operations in OBS.

How do I use OBS MCP Server?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@OBS MCP Server switch to my gaming scene" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

OBS MCP Server

An MCP server for OBS Studio that provides tools to control OBS via the OBS WebSocket protocol.

Features

Connect to OBS WebSocket server
Control OBS via MCP tools
Provides tools for:
- General operations
- Scene management
- Source control
- Scene item manipulation
- Streaming and recording
- Transitions

Related MCP server: MCP SSH Agent

Usage

Make sure OBS Studio is running with WebSocket server enabled (Tools > WebSocket Server Settings). Note the password for the WS.
Set the WebSocket password in environment variable (if needed):

export OBS_WEBSOCKET_PASSWORD="your_password_here"

Add the MCP server to Claude desktop with the MCP server settings:

{ "mcpServers": { "obs": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "obs-mcp@latest"], "env": { "OBS_WEBSOCKET_PASSWORD": "<password_from_obs>" } } } }

Use Claude to control your OBS!

Development

If you want to run the server locally using the code in this git repo, you can do the following:

npm run build npm run start

Then configure Claude desktop:

{ "mcpServers": { "obs": { "command": "node", "args": [ "<obs-mcp_root>/build/index.js" ], "env": { "OBS_WEBSOCKET_PASSWORD": "<password_from_obs>" } } } }

Available Tools

The server provides tools organized by category:

General tools: Version info, stats, hotkeys, studio mode
Scene tools: List scenes, switch scenes, create/remove scenes
Source tools: Manage sources, settings, audio levels, mute/unmute
Scene item tools: Manage items in scenes (position, visibility, etc.)
Streaming tools: Start/stop streaming, recording, virtual camera
Transition tools: Set transitions, durations, trigger transitions

Environment Variables

OBS_WEBSOCKET_URL: WebSocket URL (default: ws://localhost:4455)
OBS_WEBSOCKET_PASSWORD: Password for authenticating with OBS WebSocket (if required)

Requirements

Node.js 16+
OBS Studio 31+ with WebSocket server enabled
Claude desktop

License

See the LICENSE file for details.

Install Server

A

security – no known vulnerabilities

A

license - permissive license

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quality - confirmed to work

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