How do I use Axis MCP?

1. Click on "Deploy 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., "@Axis MCP Connect to my Axis camera at 192.168.1.100 and get device info" 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.

Axis MCP

by hemla-com

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TypeScript

@hemla/axis-mcp

npm License: GPL-3.0

MCP server for configuring Axis IP cameras via VAPIX.

Installation

Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Axis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@hemla/axis-mcp@0.2.1"]
    }
  }
}

Related MCP server: Hikvision CCTV MCP

Usage

Connect to a camera first, then use any tool:

Connect to my Axis camera at 192.168.1.100 with user admin and password secret

Show me the camera's device info

Take a snapshot

Tools

Connection

Tool	Description
`connect_camera`	Connect to an Axis camera via VAPIX

Device Information

Tool	Description
`get_device_info`	Get device properties (model, serial, firmware)
`discover_apis`	Discover all VAPIX APIs supported by the camera
`get_capture_mode`	Get available capture modes (resolution/FPS)

Snapshot

Tool	Description
`get_snapshot`	Capture a JPEG snapshot

Image Settings

Tool	Description
`get_image_settings`	Get sensor settings (brightness, contrast, etc.)
`set_image_settings`	Update sensor settings

Overlay

Tool	Description
`get_overlay`	Get text and image overlays
`add_text_overlay`	Add a text overlay to the video stream
`remove_overlay`	Remove an overlay by identity

Date, Time & NTP

Tool	Description
`get_datetime`	Get current date, time, timezone
`set_datetime`	Set date, time, or timezone
`get_ntp`	Get NTP configuration
`set_ntp`	Configure NTP synchronization

Network

Tool	Description
`get_network_info`	Get network parameters (IP, DNS, hostname)
`get_network_config`	Get network config via modern API
`set_network_config`	Update network settings

Stream Profiles

Tool	Description
`get_stream_profiles`	List all stream profiles
`create_stream_profile`	Create a new stream profile
`update_stream_profile`	Update an existing stream profile
`remove_stream_profile`	Remove a stream profile

PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)

Tool	Description
`get_ptz_position`	Get current PTZ position
`set_ptz_position`	Set absolute PTZ position
`ptz_move`	Send relative move command
`get_ptz_presets`	List PTZ preset positions
`goto_ptz_preset`	Move to a named preset

System

Tool	Description
`reboot_camera`	Reboot the camera
`get_system_log`	Get system log
`get_access_log`	Get client access log
`get_server_report`	Get detailed server report
`factory_default`	Reset to factory defaults

Users & Storage

Tool	Description
`get_users`	Get user accounts and groups
`create_user`	Create a new user account
`update_user`	Update a user's password or role
`remove_user`	Remove a user account
`setup_initial_user`	Set up the first admin user on a factory-fresh camera (no auth required)
`get_storage_info`	Get storage/SD card information

Development

git clone https://github.com/hemla-com/axis-mcp.git
cd axis-mcp
npm install
npm run dev

License

Derivative works must use the same license and acknowledge Hemla as the original author.

Available Tools

37 tools

add_text_overlayA

Idempotent

Add a text overlay to the video stream. Supports format modifiers like %F (date), %T (time).

Inputs: text (required), x, y, color, +4 more.

connect_cameraA

Idempotent

Connect to an Axis IP camera via VAPIX. Must be called before other tools.

Inputs: host (required), password (required), username (required), port.

create_stream_profileA

Idempotent

Create a new stream profile with specified parameters.

Inputs: name (required), parameters (required), description.

create_userA

Idempotent

Create a new user account on the camera.

Inputs: user (required), password (required), ptz, role.

discover_apisA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Discover all VAPIX APIs supported by the connected camera.

Inputs: no named parameters.

factory_defaultA

Destructive

Reset camera to factory defaults. WARNING: This is destructive and will reboot the camera.

Inputs: hard.

get_access_logA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get the camera's client access log.

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_capture_modeA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get available capture modes (resolution/FPS combinations) for each channel.

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_datetimeA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get the camera's current date, time, and timezone.

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_device_infoA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get detailed device information (model, serial, firmware, etc.).

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_image_settingsA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get current image sensor settings (brightness, contrast, white balance, etc.).

Inputs: channel.

get_network_configA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get network configuration via the modern Network Settings API.

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_network_infoA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get network parameters (IP, DNS, hostname, etc.) via legacy param.cgi.

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_ntpA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get NTP (time synchronization) configuration.

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_overlayA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get text and image overlays configured on the video stream. Queries all cameras by default.

Inputs: camera.

get_ptz_positionA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get current PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) position.

Inputs: camera.

get_ptz_presetsB

Read-onlyIdempotent

List all PTZ preset positions.

Inputs: camera.

get_server_reportB

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get a detailed server report from the camera.

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_snapshotA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Capture a JPEG snapshot from the camera.

Inputs: camera, maxWidth, resolution, compression.

get_storage_infoA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get information about storage/SD card on the camera.

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_stream_profilesA

Read-onlyIdempotent

List all stream profiles configured on the camera.

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_system_logA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get the camera's system log.

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_usersA

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get the list of user accounts and their groups.

Inputs: no named parameters.

goto_ptz_presetA

Idempotent

Move camera to a named PTZ preset position.

Inputs: presetName (required), speed, camera.

ptz_moveA

Idempotent

Send a relative PTZ move command (home, up, down, left, right, upleft, upright, downleft, downright, stop).

Inputs: move (required), speed, camera.

reboot_cameraA

Destructive

Reboot the camera.

Inputs: no named parameters.

remove_overlayB

Destructive

Remove an overlay by its identity number.

Inputs: identity (required).

remove_stream_profileB

Destructive

Remove a stream profile.

Inputs: name (required).

remove_userA

Destructive

Remove a user account from the camera.

Inputs: user (required).

set_datetimeB

Idempotent

Set the camera's date, time, or timezone.

Inputs: dateTime, timeZone.

set_image_settingsB

Idempotent

Update image sensor settings (brightness, contrast, white balance, WDR, exposure, etc.).

Inputs: wdr, channel, contrast, exposure, +4 more.

set_network_configA

Idempotent

Update network settings (hostname, IP, subnet, gateway).

Inputs: hostname, ipv4Address, ipv4Gateway, ipv4SubnetMask.

set_ntpA

Idempotent

Configure NTP time synchronization.

Inputs: enabled, serversSource, staticServers.

set_ptz_positionB

Idempotent

Set absolute PTZ position.

Inputs: pan, tilt, zoom, speed, +1 more.

setup_initial_userA

Idempotent

Set up the initial admin user on a factory-fresh Axis camera. Does NOT require connect_camera — connects directly without authentication.

Inputs: host (required), password (required), port, username.

update_stream_profileB

Idempotent

Update an existing stream profile.

Inputs: name (required), parameters (required), description.

update_userB

Idempotent

Update an existing user's password or role.

Inputs: user (required), ptz, role, password.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Deploy Server

One endpoint for every MCP toolRayrun runs every MCP server behind one URL and holds the credentials. Each call is decided per client, tool, and argument, then recorded.ray.runAd

TDQS

A3.6/5.0

Scored 2026-07-28 05:15 across 37 tools

Disambiguation4/5

Most tools have distinct purposes, but there is some overlap: get_network_info and get_network_config both retrieve network information via different APIs, which could confuse an agent. Also, multiple log retrieval tools (get_system_log, get_access_log, get_server_report) might cause similar ambiguity.

Naming Consistency5/5

Tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (e.g., get_storage_info, set_ptz_position, create_user, factory_default). Even ptz_move and goto_ptz_preset fit the pattern. No mixing of conventions.

Tool Count2/5

37 tools is excessive for typical MCP server scope. While the domain (camera management) is broad, this feels overwhelming. Most well-scoped servers have under 20 tools.

Completeness5/5

The tool set covers the full lifecycle and major features of Axis cameras: user management, network config, PTZ, overlays, stream profiles, logs, NTP, reboot, factory reset. No obvious gaps for camera administration.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive

ResponsivenessNo recent community issues

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@hemla/axis-mcp

Installation

Claude Desktop

Usage

Tools

Connection

Device Information

Snapshot

Image Settings

Overlay

Date, Time & NTP

Network

Stream Profiles

PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)

System

Users & Storage

Development

License

Available Tools

Tool Schema Changelog

TDQS

Maintenance

Resources

Related MCP Connectors

Related MCP Servers

AXIS MCP Server

Hikvision CCTV MCP

blueiris-mcp

axis-camera-mcp