ffmpeg-mcp-lite

Overview

ffmpeg-mcp-lite is a lightweight MCP server that bridges FFmpeg's powerful media processing capabilities with natural language commands through the Model Context Protocol. It enables users to convert, compress, trim, extract audio, and add subtitles to media files using AI interfaces. The server provides a simplified wrapper around FFmpeg's complex command-line tools, making advanced media editing accessible to non-technical users while maintaining professional output quality.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 6 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• convert

  Change the format of video/audio files

  Try:Convert this video to MP4Try:Change audio format to WAV
• compress

  Reduce the size of video/audio files

  Try:Compress this video fileTry:Make audio smaller
• trim

  Cut out unwanted parts from media files

  Try:Trim the first 10 seconds from this videoTry:Cut out the middle section of the audio
• extract_audio

  Separate audio from video files

  Try:Extract audio from this videoTry:Get the sound from this movie file
• add_subtitles

  Include subtitle files in videos

  Try:Add subtitles to this videoTry:Embed subtitle file into the movie

Note: Tool names inferred from the 'Choose an Action' section of the README, but detailed signatures and parameters are not provided

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Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ffmpeg-mcp-lite": {
      "command": "path/to/ffmpeg-mcp-lite",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What video and audio formats are supported?

The server supports a wide range of video and audio formats including MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, MP3, WAV, and others.

Can I process multiple files at once?

Yes, ffmpeg-mcp-lite supports batch processing, allowing you to handle multiple files in a single operation.

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