Which integrations are available for this server?

Supports configuration through environment variables via .env files, allowing customization of server settings and enabled features. Leverages FFmpeg for screen and camera recording functionality, enabling video capture from connected cameras and screen recording capabilities.

How do I use Device 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., "@Device MCP Server take a screenshot of my main display" 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.

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.

Supported Tools

Camera Control: Capture images and record video from connected cameras
Print Management: Send documents to printers and manage print jobs
Audio Capabilities: Record from microphones and play audio through speakers
Screen Capture: Take screenshots and record screen activity from connected displays

Related MCP server: MISP-MCP-SERVER

Prerequisites & Installation

System Dependencies

The following system dependencies are required for full functionality:

FFMPEG: Required for screen and camera recording functionality
PortAudio: Required for audio recording functionality

macOS

brew install ffmpeg portaudio

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ffmpeg portaudio19-dev

Linux (Fedora)

sudo dnf install ffmpeg portaudio-devel

Windows

winget install ffmpeg

Project Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/akshitsinha/mcp-device-server.git
cd mcp-device-server

Install Python dependencies:

uv sync

Usage

Option A: Run directly:

uv run src/main.py

Option B: Use with Claude Desktop:

Add the following configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:

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

Then restart Claude Desktop to load the server.

Configuration

Configure the server using environment variables. You can set these or create a .env file in the project root.

Available configuration options:

MCP_HOST=127.0.0.1        # Server host address
MCP_PORT=8000             # Server port
MCP_ENABLE_CAMERA=true    # Enable camera functionality
MCP_ENABLE_PRINTER=true   # Enable printer functionality
MCP_ENABLE_AUDIO=true     # Enable audio functionality
MCP_ENABLE_SCREEN=true    # Enable screen functionality

Available MCP Tools

Camera

Tool	Description
`list_cameras`	List all connected cameras
`get_camera_info`	Get detailed camera information
`capture_image`	Take a picture from a camera
`start_video_recording`	Begin video recording
`stop_video_recording`	Stop video recording

Printer

Tool	Description
`list_printers`	List available printers
`print_file`	Send a file to a printer
`print_as_pdf`	Print file as PDF
`get_print_job`	Get print job information
`cancel_print_job`	Cancel a print job

Audio

Tool	Description
`list_audio_devices`	List all audio input/output devices
`record_audio`	Record from an input device
`stop_record_audio`	Stop recording from an input device
`play_audio`	Play audio through a device

Screen

Tool	Description
`list_displays`	List connected displays
`capture_screenshot`	Take a screenshot
`record_screen`	Start screen recording
`stop_record_screen`	Stop screen recording