Camsnap
- 3k installs
- 385k repo stars
- Updated August 3, 2026
- steipete/clawdis
camsnap is a CLI skill for RTSP and ONVIF camera snapshots, short clips, and motion watch actions.
About
Camsnap captures frames or clips from RTSP and ONVIF cameras through the camsnap CLI installable via Homebrew formula steipete/tap/camsnap. Configuration lives at ~/.config/camsnap/config.yaml with cameras added via camsnap add name, host, user, and pass flags. Common commands discover cameras with discover --info, snap still images to an output path, clip short MP4 segments with duration flags, watch for motion above a threshold with an action command, and doctor --probe for connectivity checks. ffmpeg must be on PATH for media capture operations. The skill recommends a short test snap before longer clips to validate camera credentials and stream stability. OpenClaw metadata marks brew install with required camsnap binary and links homepage camsnap.ai for setup context when wiring agents to local security cameras. Motion watch can trigger shell actions when movement exceeds a configured threshold, making it useful for lightweight alerting workflows tied to local cameras.
- RTSP and ONVIF camera snap, clip, and motion watch commands.
- YAML config at ~/.config/camsnap/config.yaml.
- camsnap add registers named cameras with host credentials.
- doctor --probe for connectivity diagnostics.
- Requires ffmpeg on PATH for capture operations.
Camsnap by the numbers
- 2,984 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +157 installs in the week ending Aug 2, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #151 of 2,719 Automation & Workflows skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: HIGH risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Aug 3, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
camsnap capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- camera discovery and registration · still snapshot export to image files · timed video clip recording · motion threshold watch with actions · doctor probe diagnostics · yaml based multi camera config
- Use cases
- orchestration
- Platforms
- macOS · Linux
- Pricing
- Free
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| Installs | 3k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 385k |
| Security audit | 2 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | August 3, 2026 |
| Repository | steipete/clawdis ↗ |
How do I grab a camera snapshot or short clip from the command line?
Capture snapshots, clips, and motion events from RTSP or ONVIF cameras using the camsnap CLI.
Who is it for?
Users automating IP camera captures, motion alerts, or quick visual checks via CLI.
Skip if: Skip for cloud NVR SaaS dashboards, video editing pipelines, or non-RTSP camera APIs without camsnap.
When should I use this skill?
User snaps RTSP cameras, records short clips, or sets motion watch thresholds with camsnap.
What you get
Saved image or video file from a configured camera plus optional motion-triggered action.
- Camera snapshot images
- Short video clips
- Motion-triggered event captures
By the numbers
- Configuration file path: ~/.config/camsnap/config.yaml
Files
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
ffmpegon PATH. - Prefer a short test capture before longer clips.
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How it compares
Choose camsnap over raw ffmpeg skills when you need named camera configs and motion events through a single CLI in agent workflows.
FAQ
Where is camera config stored?
~/.config/camsnap/config.yaml after adding cameras with camsnap add.
What dependency is required on PATH?
ffmpeg must be available for snap and clip commands.
How validate a new camera?
Run a short test snap before requesting longer clip durations.
Is Camsnap safe to install?
skills.sh reports 2 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.