Video Reader MCP server
Evidence-first video MCP. Timeline document with ffprobe streams and subtitle cues.
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Video Reader MCP tools
No tool declarations could be read from the package source. They show once the server is installed.
Install directly
Runs npx -y @sylphx/video-reader-mcp on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.
claude mcp add video-reader-mcp -- npx -y @sylphx/video-reader-mcp
Video Reader MCP: common questions
- Is Video Reader MCP server safe?
- Not known yet: the safety scan has not run. New listings are scanned within a few days.
- How do I install Video Reader MCP?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Claude Desktop or Cursor config from the install section.
- Does Video Reader MCP need an API key?
- Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.
- Is Video Reader MCP maintained?
- The latest release is v0.1.0.
- What can I use instead of Video Reader MCP?
- Servers from other publishers that do the same job: Talkthrough MCP server, Oh My Cassette MCP server and proofcut MCP server. Compare all Video Reader MCP alternatives.
Alternatives to Video Reader MCP
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