# Camsnap

> Captures snapshots, clips, and motion events from configured IP cameras using the camsnap CLI.

- Skill: `comeonoliver/camsnap` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add comeonoliver/camsnap`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/comeonoliver/camsnap/raw
- Safety review: CAUTION (external: skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra, Monitoring & Observability
- Tags: Camsnap, Ffmpeg, Ip Camera, Motion Detection, Snapshot, Video Clip
- Author: ComeOnOliver (https://skillmd.com/u/comeonoliver)
- Updated: 2026-08-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/comeonoliver/camsnap

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# camsnap

Use `camsnap` to grab snapshots, clips, or motion events from configured cameras.

Setup

- Config file: `~/.config/camsnap/config.yaml`
- Add camera: `camsnap add --name kitchen --host 192.168.0.10 --user user --pass pass`

Common commands

- Discover: `camsnap discover --info`
- Snapshot: `camsnap snap kitchen --out shot.jpg`
- Clip: `camsnap clip kitchen --dur 5s --out clip.mp4`
- Motion watch: `camsnap watch kitchen --threshold 0.2 --action '...'`
- Doctor: `camsnap doctor --probe`

Notes

- Requires `ffmpeg` on PATH.
- Prefer a short test capture before longer clips.