OBS MCP Server

An MCP server for OBS

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Overview

OBS MCP Server is a tool designed for controlling OBS Studio through the OBS WebSocket protocol, allowing users to manage various aspects of their streaming setup.

To use OBS MCP Server, ensure OBS Studio is running with the WebSocket server enabled, set the WebSocket password in an environment variable, and run the server using Python.

Connects to OBS WebSocket server - Controls OBS via MCP tools - Tools for general operations, scene management, source control, streaming, and transitions

Managing scenes and sources during live streaming.
Automating streaming tasks with custom scripts.
Enhancing live production workflows with remote control capabilities.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect OBS MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obs-mcp-royshil": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-obs-mcp-royshil"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obs-mcp-royshil": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-obs-mcp-royshil"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obs-mcp-royshil": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-obs-mcp-royshil"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "obs-mcp-royshil": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-obs-mcp-royshil"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obs-mcp-royshil": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-obs-mcp-royshil"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obs-mcp-royshil": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-obs-mcp-royshil"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is required to run OBS MCP Server?

You need Python 3.10+, OBS Studio 31+ with WebSocket server enabled, and an MCP client.

Is there a license for OBS MCP Server?

Yes, it is licensed under the GPL-2.0 license.

How can I contribute to the development?

You can set up a development environment and run linting tools as described in the documentation.

Developer tools