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Elgato MCP Server
Verified · npm:@elgatoMCP server by elgatosf · updated · ★ 13 · 33k downloads a week
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that bridges AI assistants with Elgato apps. Elgato MCP Server is published by npm:@elgato from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Last commit 21 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
Install Elgato MCP Server
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add elgato-mcp-server -- npx -y @elgato/mcp-serverRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"elgato-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@elgato/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"elgato-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@elgato/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"elgato-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@elgato/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add elgato-mcp-server -- npx -y @elgato/mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"elgato-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@elgato/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add elgato-mcp-server npx -y @elgato/mcp-serverGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the elgato-mcp-server block.
Security check
ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
Checked automatically: README.md, package.json. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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Elgato MCP Server: common questions
How do I install Elgato MCP Server?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add elgato-mcp-server -- npx -y @elgato/mcp-server. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Elgato MCP Server the official server?
Elgato MCP Server is published by npm:@elgato from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Elgato MCP Server free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Elgato MCP Server safe to use?
It scores 93 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Elgato MCP Server?
Similar MCP servers: Codebase Memory, ha-mcp, Pi MCP, Pi MCP Adapter.
Does Elgato MCP Server work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.