Install Perception in Claude Code
claude mcp add perception -- uvx perception-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"perception": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"perception-mcp"
]
}
}
}Frequently asked questions
What does the Perception MCP server do?
Perception for AI agents: media QC asserts, image diff, OCR tiles, video/audio analysis, PDF, 3D.
Is the Perception 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 Perception run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add Perception to Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add perception -- uvx perception-mcp
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