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camsnap

Capture snapshots, video clips, or motion detection from RTSP/ONVIF cameras.

1|Updated Feb 21, 2026
Search Tags:#snapshot#onvif#camera#motion detection#surveillance#rtsp#video clip
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Justicegaines03/OpenClaw_NIST-AI-RMF_Compliance --skill camsnap-justicegaines03
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: camsnap
Source: https://github.com/Justicegaines03/OpenClaw_NIST-AI-RMF_Compliance/tree/main/skills/camsnap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Justicegaines03/OpenClaw_NIST-AI-RMF_Compliance --skill camsnap-justicegaines03

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires camsnap, ffmpeg, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to easily capture snapshots, video clips, or detect motion from your RTSP/ONVIF cameras, providing a convenient way to monitor and record events.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Snapshot Capture: Grab still images from your cameras.
  • Clip Recording: Record short video clips of specified durations.
  • Motion Detection: Set up alerts and actions based on detected motion.
  • Use Case: Automatically save a snapshot every minute from your front door camera or record a 10-second clip whenever motion is detected.

Quick Start

Use camsnap to take a snapshot of the kitchen camera and save it as shot.jpg.

Frequently Asked Questions about camsnap

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture a snapshot from an RTSP camera?▼

To record a video clip from an ONVIF camera, use the camsnap utility to capture footage for a specified duration. It processes the stream using ffmpeg to save short video segments for event recording.

Motion detection from surveillance cameras: how does automated event recording work?▼

You need ffmpeg available on your system PATH to use the camsnap utility for camera stream processing. The ffmpeg dependency is required for decoding RTSP streams and saving video clips or snapshots.

Can I automate capturing a still image from my front door camera every minute?▼

Yes, you can automate capturing a still image from your front door camera every minute using the camsnap utility. It facilitates scheduled snapshot capture and automated surveillance tasks from RTSP or ONVIF cameras.

Does recording an RTSP video clip require any external dependencies?▼

Yes, recording an RTSP video clip requires ffmpeg to be available on the system PATH. The camsnap utility relies on ffmpeg for video processing and stream capture.

What's the best way to record short surveillance clips when motion is detected?▼

The best way to record short surveillance clips when motion is detected is using the camsnap utility with RTSP or ONVIF cameras. It facilitates security monitoring by automatically triggering a 10-second clip recording upon detecting motion.

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