ffmpeg-mcp-lite
Active·★ 24·MIT·Updated 2026-05-08
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MCP server for video/audio processing via FFmpeg - convert, compress, trim, extract audio, add subtitles
ffmpeg-mcp-lite is an MCP server that integrates FFmpeg with AI systems like Claude and Dive. It enables media information retrieval, format conversion, compression, trimming, audio extraction, and subtitle manipulation through natural language. The server is cross-platform and uses async processing for efficiency.
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Features
01Media Information: comprehensive metadata including resolution, codecs, and bitrate.
02Format Conversion: convert between MP4, MKV, WebM, MOV, and more with custom codecs.
03Video Compression: quality presets and size reduction with H.264 optimization.
04Video Trimming: precise cuts with start/end times or duration, fast stream copy.
05Audio Extraction: extract to MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, OGG, Opus with bitrate control.
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Compatibility
Windows
Windows
Verified via docs
macOS
macOS
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Linux
Linux
Verified via docs
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Quick start
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$ pip install ffmpeg-mcp-lite
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Use cases
↳Get media metadata such as resolution, duration, and codec information.
↳Convert, compress, or trim videos to desired formats and sizes.
↳Extract audio tracks or frames from videos, and burn subtitles.
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- SShawn AndersonMay 17, 2026
Lite version stays focused on the most used FFmpeg operations.
- PPeyton GarciaApr 8, 2026
Good for AI workflows that need to process media files as part of larger pipelines.
- SSterling PatelMar 26, 2026
Convert, compress, trim, extract — the common media processing operations are covered.
- PPhoenix LewisFeb 26, 2026
FFmpeg video and audio processing via MCP without dealing with FFmpeg CLI arguments.