ptz-docs

Fetch and search canonical VISCA and ONVIF PTZ protocol documentation.

15|4|Updated Apr 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os --skill ptz-docs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ptz-docs
Source: https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os/tree/main/.claude/skills/ptz-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os --skill ptz-docs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

PTZ professionals need fast, authoritative access to canonical VISCA and ONVIF docs to verify commands, endpoints, and profiles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authoritative lookup: fetch and summarize VISCA and ONVIF references.
  • Query-ready browsing: search and jump to specific protocol sections, commands, and profiles.
  • Use Case: When wiring a PTZ rig, quickly confirm a VISCA command sequence or ONVIF PTZ service endpoint.

Quick Start

Ask me to search for a PTZ topic, then display the most relevant excerpt with a link to the canonical page.

Frequently Asked Questions about ptz-docs

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify VISCA command sequences for a PTZ camera configuration?

To verify VISCA commands, fetch and search canonical PTZ camera protocol docs to extract exact-section syntax, preventing command hallucinations and rig misconfigurations. Query-ready browsing lets you jump directly to specific protocol commands and profiles.

What is the best way to look up ONVIF PTZ service endpoints and profiles?

The best way to look up ONVIF PTZ service endpoints is searching canonical ONVIF references that parse HTML pages for exact-section extraction. This provides authoritative endpoint and profile data alongside WS-Discovery structures.

Do I need to parse HTML pages to find specific PTZ protocol sections?

You need HTML-page parsing to search PTZ protocol docs because it enables anchor-aware sections supporting exact-section extraction. This fetches specific VISCA commands and ONVIF services without loading entire manuals.

Can I cache VISCA and ONVIF documentation locally for offline reference?

You can cache VISCA and ONVIF documentation locally through the Skill's local caching requirement. It fetches canonical protocol docs, lists PDF URLs for reference, and stores them to prevent repeated network requests during PTZ rig wiring.

Why does my PTZ camera misconfiguration happen without canonical protocol documentation?

PTZ camera misconfiguration happens when verifying VISCA commands or ONVIF services without canonical protocol documentation, leading to hallucinated syntax. Fetching authoritative references prevents these endpoint and command sequence errors.