Reolink MCP Server
by ed-dryhaio.github.ed-dryha/reolink-mcpv1.0.0
MCP server for Reolink cameras: snapshots, device state, AI detection, PTZ, and deterrence controls
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Maintained3mo ago
Install Reolink MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add reolink -- uvx reolink-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"reolink": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"reolink-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"reolink": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"reolink-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"reolink": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"reolink-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"reolink": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"reolink-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMCP_CONFIG_FILE | — | — | Path to the camera config YAML (default: ~/.config/reolink-mcp/config.yaml) |
| RMCP_READ_ONLY | — | — | Set to 'true' to strip all control tools and run observe-only |
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 3mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-07-12 · 3mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-07-11 · 3mo ago · GitHub · v1.0.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-07-11 · 3mo ago · official registry · v1.0.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Reolink MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add reolink -- uvx reolink-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Reolink require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Reolink as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Reolink in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.ed-dryha/reolink-mcp.