Install FFmpeg in Claude Code
claude mcp add ashutos1997-ffmpeg -- npx -y @ash_j1997/ffmpeg-mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"ashutos1997-ffmpeg": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@ash_j1997/ffmpeg-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Frequently asked questions
What does the FFmpeg MCP server do?
FFmpeg & FFprobe media processing toolkit for video, audio, and social formats
Is the FFmpeg MCP server free?
Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.
Does FFmpeg run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add FFmpeg to Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add ashutos1997-ffmpeg -- npx -y @ash_j1997/ffmpeg-mcp-server
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