Support for NVR / video application

[DayZAnder]

Hi,

Does the API support NVR as well?
For example handling video recordings.

Thanks

Edit: Noticed there's itsablabla/unifi-protect-mcp so that might be more suitable.

[sirkirby]

Hey @DayZAnder . yes, the projtect api supports most of the functionality. I was actually planning to add some new tools for protect and the alarm manager. I do think a dedicated mcp server would likely be more sutible, as longs as its maintained.

I already have an issue to add support for the new api via the api key, so i'm looking into it for sure, though likely as a separate server. I have other ideas beyond just MCP as well. Lets leave the discussion open. What do you plan to do with a protect-focused MCP?

[DayZAnder]

Most simple AI integration would be prompting

"Export all videos between 8-12 am today, for cameras 1 - 5"

Instead of sitting there manually having to navigate the slooooow interface which often times out if you do bulk cameras.
So better letting claude or something do it in slow fashion while you go do something more productive with your day.

[sirkirby]

FYI @DayZAnder The first version of the Protect MCP server is now available. v0.1.0 zWith 34 tools which should help you with what you want to do . Opened any feedback you have as well. Given it's the first version, I'd consider it in beta though I did some testing locally and it's looking pretty good. Even things like streaming events, getting snapshots in base 64, all should work.