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camsnap

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

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#snapshot#onvif#camera#clip#surveillance#rtsp
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robertwaltos/openclaw --skill camsnap-robertwaltos
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: camsnap
Source: https://github.com/robertwaltos/openclaw/tree/main/skills/camsnap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertwaltos/openclaw --skill camsnap-robertwaltos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Snapshot Capture: Take still images from RTSP/ONVIF cameras.
  • Clip Recording: Record short video clips from cameras.
  • Motion Detection: Set up alerts and actions based on detected motion.
  • Use Case: Automatically capture a snapshot every minute from your front door camera to create a time-lapse of activity.

Quick Start

Use the camsnap skill to take a snapshot of the kitchen camera and save it as kitchen_snapshot.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?▼

You can record short video clips from RTSP/ONVIF cameras using the camsnap utility. It supports clip recording by leveraging ffmpeg for video processing, allowing you to capture and save surveillance footage segments.

Do I need ffmpeg to process camera clips?▼

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed to process camera clips. The camsnap utility requires ffmpeg for video processing tasks such as recording clips and handling the video stream data from your RTSP or ONVIF cameras.

Can I set up motion event detection for ONVIF surveillance cameras?▼

Yes, you can set up motion event detection for ONVIF surveillance cameras. The camsnap utility supports motion detection with configurable actions, allowing you to trigger alerts and automatically record clips when movement is detected.

What is the best way to automate taking a snapshot every minute from a security camera?▼

The best way to automate taking a snapshot every minute is using the camsnap utility with a configuration file for camera setup. This allows you to automatically capture periodic still images from your RTSP/ONVIF cameras to create time-lapses of activity.

How do I configure a camera setup for automated snapshot capture?▼

You configure a camera setup for automated snapshot capture by creating a configuration file for the camsnap utility. This file defines your RTSP/ONVIF camera connections and specifies the actions for snapshotting, clip recording, or motion detection.

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