camsnap

Capture snapshots, clips, and motion events from RTSP/ONVIF cameras using ffmpeg.

Updated Apr 10, 2026

Search Tags:#snapshot #onvif #camera #camsnap #rtsp #video-clip

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/stevengonsalvez/nanoclaw-standalone --skill camsnap-stevengonsalvez

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Skill: camsnap
Source: https://github.com/stevengonsalvez/nanoclaw-standalone/tree/main/container/skills/camsnap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevengonsalvez/nanoclaw-standalone --skill camsnap-stevengonsalvez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Camsnap provides a simple way to capture still frames, short clips, or motion events from RTSP/ONVIF cameras, enabling rapid monitoring, verification, and archival footage without complex setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

Capture Snapshots: Quickly grab a still image from a configured camera.
Clip & Motion Events: Record short video clips or motion-triggered clips for incident review.
Configurable Sources: Works with RTSP streams and ONVIF cameras, with simple setup and reusable profiles.

Quick Start

Configure a camera and run a single command to capture a snapshot.

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 capture a snapshot from an RTSP camera, you can configure your camera feed and run a single command to grab a still image. This requires a functional camera configuration, access to the RTSP stream, and ffmpeg on PATH to process media.

Can I record short video clips from ONVIF cameras?▼

Yes, you can record short video clips from ONVIF cameras. The skill enables capturing short clips and motion-triggered events for incident review, working with any setup using ONVIF-enabled cameras to streamline camera monitoring.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to capture RTSP stream snapshots?▼

Yes, you need ffmpeg on PATH to process media when capturing RTSP stream snapshots. A functional camera configuration and direct access to the camera feeds are also required to successfully grab frames or clips.

What is the best way to capture motion-triggered events from RTSP streams?▼

The best way to capture motion-triggered events from RTSP streams is using a tool that supports configurable sources and reusable profiles. This approach enables rapid monitoring, verification, and archival footage without complex setup.

How does capturing still frames from ONVIF cameras work for incident review?▼

Capturing still frames from ONVIF cameras works by grabbing quick images from configured feeds to enable rapid monitoring and verification. This provides simple archival footage for incident review without requiring complex setup.