Frigate Auth MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Frigate Auth in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add frigate-auth -e FRIGATE_USER=... -e FRIGATE_PASSWD=... -- uvx frigate-auth-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "frigate-auth": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "frigate-auth-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FRIGATE_USER": "...",
        "FRIGATE_PASSWD": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Frigate Auth MCP server do?

MCP server with authentication for Frigate NVR (authenticated port, viewer role)

Is the Frigate Auth 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 Frigate Auth run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Frigate Auth to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add frigate-auth -e FRIGATE_USER=... -e FRIGATE_PASSWD=... -- uvx frigate-auth-mcp

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