How do I use Axis MCP?

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., "@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: camera-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.

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