camsnap

Capture frames and video clips from RTSP/ONVIF cameras using camsnap.

1|Updated Feb 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zkcpku/verdentClaw --skill camsnap-zkcpku
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Skill: camsnap
Source: https://github.com/zkcpku/verdentClaw/tree/main/skills/camsnap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zkcpku/verdentClaw --skill camsnap-zkcpku

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to easily capture snapshots, record video clips, or monitor motion events from RTSP/ONVIF cameras, simplifying surveillance and monitoring tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Snapshot Capture: Take still images from a camera feed.
  • Clip Recording: Record short video segments.
  • Motion Detection: Trigger actions based on detected motion.
  • Use Case: Automatically capture a snapshot every time motion is detected by a security camera.

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 capture an RTSP camera snapshot, use the camsnap utility to extract still images directly from the video feed. It requires ffmpeg for video processing and a configuration file for camera setup.

Can I record video clips from ONVIF surveillance cameras?

Yes, you can record video clips from ONVIF surveillance cameras using the camsnap utility. It supports recording short video segments from ONVIF feeds, relying on ffmpeg to handle the underlying video processing.

How do I trigger a snapshot automatically when motion is detected on a security camera?

To trigger a snapshot automatically upon motion detection, camsnap supports motion event monitoring from RTSP or ONVIF cameras. You can configure it to automatically capture a snapshot every time motion is detected by a security camera.

Does capture utility support discovering ONVIF cameras on a network?

Yes, the capture utility supports camera discovery for ONVIF devices on your network. This simplifies surveillance setup by automatically finding available cameras before generating snapshots or recording video clips.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to record RTSP video clips?

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed to record RTSP video clips because the camsnap utility explicitly requires ffmpeg for video processing. This dependency is necessary to handle the underlying video stream manipulation.