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camsnap

Capture frames and clips from RTSP/ONVIF cameras via ffmpeg.

Updated Feb 1, 2026
Search Tags:#ffmpeg#snapshot#onvif#camera#camsnap#clip#rtsp
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Sugamdeol/moltbot-with-pollinations.ai --skill camsnap-sugamdeol
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: camsnap
Source: https://github.com/Sugamdeol/moltbot-with-pollinations.ai/tree/main/skills/camsnap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sugamdeol/moltbot-with-pollinations.ai --skill camsnap-sugamdeol

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Capture frames or clips from RTSP/ONVIF cameras to enable easy surveillance capture, archival records, or event-driven monitoring without specialized hardware.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Snapshot: grab a single frame from a configured camera for quick verification or evidence.
  • Clip: record short video clips from camera feeds for incident reviews.
  • Motion watch: monitor for motion events and trigger actions or alerts.
  • Setup integration: configure cameras via a simple config file and add new cameras with a single command.

Quick Start

Configure a camera in camsnap and run a snapshot to verify a single frame.

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?▼

Record short video clips from ONVIF camera feeds by using the clip command. This records segments from live monitoring streams for incident reviews and archival footage directly through ffmpeg.

Can I monitor RTSP camera feeds for motion events?▼

You need ffmpeg on your system PATH and a simple config file to connect to cameras before capturing frames. These prerequisites enable the tool to process RTSP and ONVIF streams for snapshots and clips.

How do I add a new ONVIF camera for capturing clips?▼

RTSP and ONVIF camera snapshots are ideal for live monitoring verification, archival records, and incident review workflows. They provide real-time visual evidence or short clips without requiring specialized surveillance hardware.

What's the best way to capture frames from ONVIF cameras without specialized hardware?▼

Motion watch monitors camera feeds for motion events and triggers configured actions or alerts. This enables event-driven monitoring workflows where camera feeds need real-time motion detection and automated responses.

Do I need ffmpeg to capture clips from RTSP cameras?▼

Configure RTSP cameras for monitoring by creating a simple config file with connection details. Add new cameras with a single command, then use snapshot, clip, or motion watch commands to capture feeds.

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