Devices MCP Server

by akshitsinha

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for seamless integration with peripheral devices connected to your computer. Control, monitor, and manage hardware devices through a unified API.

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Author: akshitsinha
GitHub stars: 5
Downloads: 282
Categories: Other, Developer Tools

- Control connected cameras to capture images and record video
- Send documents to printers and manage print jobs
- Record audio from microphones and play audio through speakers
- Capture screenshots and record screen activity from displays
- Configure enabled features via environment variables
- Cross‑platform support (macOS, Linux, Windows)

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name Devices MCP Server

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Install system dependencies (FFMPEG for recording, PortAudio for audio), clone the repository, and install Python dependencies with uv sync. Run directly via uv run src/main.py or integrate with Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to claude_desktop_config.json. Configure behavior using environment variables like MCP_ENABLE_CAMERA and MCP_PORT.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "devices mcp server": {
            "mcp-device-server": {
                "command": "uv",
                "args": [
                    "--directory",
                    "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
                    "run",
                    "src/main.py"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "mcp-device-server": {
        "command": "uv",
        "args": [
            "--directory",
            "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
            "run",
            "src/main.py"
        ]
    }
}

Devices MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for seamless integration with peripheral devices connected to your computer. Control, monitor, and manage hardware devices through a unified API.

Supported Tools

- Camera Control: Capture images and record video from connected cameras
- Print Management: Send documents to printers and manage print jobs
- Audio Capabilities: Record from microphones and play audio through speakers
- Screen Capture: Take screenshots and record screen activity from connected displays

Prerequisites & Installation

System Dependencies

The following system dependencies are required for full functionality:

- FFMPEG: Required for screen and camera recording functionality
- PortAudio: Required for audio recording functionality

macOS

brew install ffmpeg portaudio

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ffmpeg portaudio19-dev

Linux (Fedora)

sudo dnf install ffmpeg portaudio-devel

Windows

winget install ffmpeg

Project Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/akshitsinha/mcp-device-server.git
cd mcp-device-server

2. Install Python dependencies:

uv sync

Usage

Option A: Run directly:

  uv run src/main.py

Option B: Use with Claude Desktop:

Add the following configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:

  {
    "mcpServers": {
     "mcp-device-server": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/mcp-device-server",
        "run",
        "src/main.py"
      ]
     }
    }
  }

Then restart Claude Desktop to load the server.

Configuration

Configure the server using environment variables. You can set these or create a .env file in the project root.

Available configuration options:

MCP_HOST=127.0.0.1        # Server host address
MCP_PORT=8000             # Server port
MCP_ENABLE_CAMERA=true    # Enable camera functionality
MCP_ENABLE_PRINTER=true   # Enable printer functionality
MCP_ENABLE_AUDIO=true     # Enable audio functionality
MCP_ENABLE_SCREEN=true    # Enable screen functionality

Available MCP Tools

Camera

| Tool | Description |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| list_cameras | List all connected cameras |
| get_camera_info | Get detailed camera information |
| capture_image | Take a picture from a camera |
| start_video_recording | Begin video recording |
| stop_video_recording | Stop video recording |

Printer

| Tool | Description |
| ------------------ | ------------------------- |
| list_printers | List available printers |
| print_file | Send a file to a printer |
| print_as_pdf | Print file as PDF |
| get_print_job | Get print job information |
| cancel_print_job | Cancel a print job |

Audio

| Tool | Description |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| list_audio_devices | List all audio input/output devices |
| record_audio | Record from an input device |
| stop_record_audio | Stop recording from an input device |
| play_audio | Play audio through a device |

Screen

| Tool | Description |
| -------------------- | ----------------------- |
| list_displays | List connected displays |
| capture_screenshot | Take a screenshot |
| record_screen | Start screen recording |
| stop_record_screen | Stop screen recording |

Documentation

For detailed information about all available tools and their usage, see the Tools Reference Wiki.

License

MIT License

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System Dependencies

macOS

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

Linux (Fedora)

Windows

Project Installation

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