Axis MCP

Axis MCP

MCP server for configuring Axis IP cameras via VAPIX, supporting device info, snapshots, image settings, overlays, network, PTZ, and system management.

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@hemla/axis-mcp

npm CI License: GPL-3.0

MCP server for configuring Axis IP cameras via VAPIX.

Installation

Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Axis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@hemla/axis-mcp@0.2.1"]
    }
  }
}

Usage

Connect to a camera first, then use any tool:

Connect to my Axis camera at 192.168.1.100 with user admin and password secret

Show me the camera's device info

Take a snapshot

Tools

Connection

Tool Description
connect_camera Connect to an Axis camera via VAPIX

Device Information

Tool Description
get_device_info Get device properties (model, serial, firmware)
discover_apis Discover all VAPIX APIs supported by the camera
get_capture_mode Get available capture modes (resolution/FPS)

Snapshot

Tool Description
get_snapshot Capture a JPEG snapshot

Image Settings

Tool Description
get_image_settings Get sensor settings (brightness, contrast, etc.)
set_image_settings Update sensor settings

Overlay

Tool Description
get_overlay Get text and image overlays
add_text_overlay Add a text overlay to the video stream
remove_overlay Remove an overlay by identity

Date, Time & NTP

Tool Description
get_datetime Get current date, time, timezone
set_datetime Set date, time, or timezone
get_ntp Get NTP configuration
set_ntp Configure NTP synchronization

Network

Tool Description
get_network_info Get network parameters (IP, DNS, hostname)
get_network_config Get network config via modern API
set_network_config Update network settings

Stream Profiles

Tool Description
get_stream_profiles List all stream profiles
create_stream_profile Create a new stream profile
update_stream_profile Update an existing stream profile
remove_stream_profile Remove a stream profile

PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)

Tool Description
get_ptz_position Get current PTZ position
set_ptz_position Set absolute PTZ position
ptz_move Send relative move command
get_ptz_presets List PTZ preset positions
goto_ptz_preset Move to a named preset

System

Tool Description
reboot_camera Reboot the camera
get_system_log Get system log
get_access_log Get client access log
get_server_report Get detailed server report
factory_default Reset to factory defaults

Users & Storage

Tool Description
get_users Get user accounts and groups
create_user Create a new user account
update_user Update a user's password or role
remove_user Remove a user account
setup_initial_user Set up the first admin user on a factory-fresh camera (no auth required)
get_storage_info Get storage/SD card information

Development

git clone https://github.com/hemla-com/axis-mcp.git
cd axis-mcp
npm install
npm run dev

License

Copyright (c) 2026 Hemla. Licensed under GPL-3.0.

Derivative works must use the same license and acknowledge Hemla as the original author.

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