MCP Reference
MCP reference
MCP (the Model Context Protocol) is the common language AI assistants use to connect to tools. Your camera speaks it natively, so assistants like Claude can see and record what your camera sees, all on your own network.
MCP server
Your camera has an MCP server built right in, available at http://eyeofthetiger.local/mcp/. Point an MCP-compatible assistant at that address and it can take photos and record clips for you.
Keep the trailing slash. A request to
/mcp without it gets redirected, and some clients will not follow that redirect.Available tools
| Tool | Description | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| take_snapshot | Capture a still image and return it | None |
| record_video | Record a video clip | duration_s (integer, seconds) |
| get_configuration | Return the current quality settings | None |
| set_still_quality | Set the still-image quality preset | level: high, medium, or low |
| set_video_quality | Set the video quality preset | level: high, medium, or low |
For step-by-step client setup, see the Integration Guides. To confirm the server is reachable, try the Quick Checks.