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ffmpeg-mcp

Marketing and content teams that edit local video files without opening a video editor.

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claude mcp add ffmpeg-mcp -- uv --directory /Users/xxx/Downloads/ffmpeg-mcp run ffmpeg-mcp
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What it does

An MCP server that runs the ffmpeg command line from a conversation. You can find local video files, read their details, trim clips, join videos, overlay one video on another and play them, all by asking in plain language.

Use cases

  1. 01Trim a clip from a longer recording
  2. 02Join several video files into one
  3. 03Overlay a logo video on a background video

Questions about
ffmpeg-mcp.

What is ffmpeg-mcp used for?

Marketing and content teams that edit local video files without opening a video editor. An MCP server that runs the ffmpeg command line from a conversation. You can find local video files, read their details, trim clips, join videos, overlay one video on another and play them, all by asking in plain language.

How do I install ffmpeg-mcp?

Run this in your terminal: claude mcp add ffmpeg-mcp -- uv --directory /Users/xxx/Downloads/ffmpeg-mcp run ffmpeg-mcp

Is ffmpeg-mcp open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (video-creator/ffmpeg-mcp) under the MIT licence.

Is ffmpeg-mcp safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.