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videoctx MCP server

dunfred/videoctx

Read videos like images: index once locally, query the text layer, fetch frames on demand.

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Source code

Install videoctx in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add videoctx -- uvx videoctx
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "videoctx": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "videoctx"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the videoctx MCP server do?

Read videos like images: index once locally, query the text layer, fetch frames on demand.

Is the videoctx 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 videoctx run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add videoctx to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add videoctx -- uvx videoctx

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