MCP Server

CameraGraph includes a built-in MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets AI assistants like Claude control the app for you. Create scenes, add layers, apply filters, start recording, and more, just by asking.

Enabling the MCP Server

Open Settings in CameraGraph.
Navigate to MCP Server.
Toggle the server on.

The server runs on port 5225 by default.

Connecting Claude Desktop

Add the following to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cameragraph": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "http://localhost:5225/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Save the file and restart Claude Desktop. You should see CameraGraph listed as an available MCP connection.

Connecting Claude Code

Run this command in your terminal:

claude mcp add cameragraph --transport http http://localhost:5225/mcp

Claude Code will now be able to interact with CameraGraph during your sessions.

What You Can Ask It to Do

Once connected, you can ask Claude to control CameraGraph using natural language. Here’s a summary of what’s possible:

Scene Management

Create, rename, and delete scenes
Switch between scenes
Reorder scenes

Adding Elements

Add camera feeds, screen shares, images, text, and shapes
Position, resize, and layer elements on the canvas
Apply shape masks to camera elements

Filters & Effects

Apply color filters and adjustments
Add blur, sharpen, or other visual effects
Remove or modify existing filters

Recording & Streaming

Start and stop recording
Begin and end a live stream
Check current recording or streaming status

Canvas & Layout

Change the canvas resolution and background
Arrange and align elements

Ideas to Get You Started

Meetings & Calls

Install the virtual camera into Zoom, Meet, or Discord. Instead of the default webcam, you’re running through CameraGraph, so you can have a name/title lower-third, a subtle film look on your camera, or a branded frame. Pre-build a few scenes (camera + screen share PiP, full screen share, BRB card) and switch between them from CameraGraph or have an agent cycle through them on a schedule.

Presentations Without Slides

Each scene is a “slide.” Your agent walks through a script: title card, camera with talking points as text overlays, screen share for the demo, back to camera for Q&A. No more fumbling with Keynote or sharing your screen manually. You just talk, the agent drives.

Tutorials & How-To Videos

Tell the agent what you want to teach. It sets up the scenes: intro card, screen recording of your IDE with camera PiP, browser showing the result, outro. Hit record, walk through each scene on a timer, stop recording. Edited-looking video with zero post-production.

Live Reactions & Content Creation

Streaming a game or reacting to something? The agent manages scene switching, applies filters for emphasis (glitch on a fail, bloom on a win), and updates text overlays with scores or commentary. One-person production crew.

Automated Status Boards

Use browser and text elements to build a live dashboard: pull data from an API, update text overlays in real-time, pipe it through the virtual camera into a meeting or stream. A self-updating “TV screen” for your team.

Script a 30-second clip: logo intro, camera with lower-third, screen demo, outro with CTA text. The agent builds it, records it, done. A repeatable template you can re-run whenever you ship something new.

FAQ

Does it work without a camera connected?

Yes. You can use CameraGraph with screen shares, images, text, and shapes without any camera.

Do I need to be recording for it to work?

No. The MCP server controls the app regardless of whether you’re actively recording or streaming.

Can I use it with other AI assistants besides Claude?

Any AI assistant or tool that supports the Model Context Protocol can connect to CameraGraph’s MCP server using the same endpoint.

Is the MCP server accessible over the network?

By default, the server only listens on localhost and is not exposed to your network.