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camsnap

Capture snapshots and video clips from RTSP/ONVIF cameras with motion detection.

Updated Jul 17, 2026
Search Tags:#snapshot#ONVIF#camera#RTSP#motion detection#video clip
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kolbick/Kolb-Bot --skill camsnap-kolbick
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: camsnap
Source: https://github.com/kolbick/Kolb-Bot/tree/main/skills/camsnap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kolbick/Kolb-Bot --skill camsnap-kolbick

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of capturing images and video clips from RTSP/ONVIF cameras, making it easy to monitor and record events.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Snapshot Capture: Take still images from a camera feed.
  • Clip Recording: Record short video clips from a camera feed.
  • Motion Detection: Trigger actions based on detected motion.
  • Use Case: Automatically capture a snapshot every time motion is detected by your security camera, or record a 10-second clip when a package is delivered.

Quick Start

Use camsnap to capture a 5-second video clip named 'clip.mp4' from the kitchen camera.

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 feed?▼

To capture a snapshot from an RTSP camera, you can use the camsnap tool to take still images directly from the video stream. It requires a configuration file for your camera setup and ffmpeg installed to process the video feed.

Can I record video clips from ONVIF cameras automatically?▼

Yes, you can record video clips from ONVIF cameras using the camsnap tool. It supports recording short video segments from your camera feed, utilizing ffmpeg for processing the video output.

How do I trigger video recording when motion is detected on a security camera?▼

You can trigger video recording upon motion detection by configuring the camsnap tool with specific actions. It supports motion event detection to automatically initiate snapshotting or clip recording from your RTSP or ONVIF camera.

Does capturing RTSP camera frames require ffmpeg?▼

Yes, capturing RTSP camera frames with this tool requires ffmpeg for video processing. Ffmpeg handles the underlying stream decoding and media file generation required for both snapshots and video clips.

What do I need to set up before capturing clips from an ONVIF camera?▼

Before capturing clips from an ONVIF camera, you need to install ffmpeg for video processing and create a configuration file for camera setup. These prerequisites allow the tool to connect to and record from your camera feed.

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