Media MCP vs MCP Video Analyzer
A side-by-side look at the Media MCP and MCP Video Analyzer MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Media MCP for multimedia process work as a local process; choose MCP Video Analyzer for multimedia process as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Media MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
get_image_info, resize_image, convert_image.
Choose MCP Video Analyzer when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
analyze_video, analyze_videos, get_transcript.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Multimedia Process | Multimedia Process |
| Quality signal | 56/100 · Good | 64/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 5 | 95 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 19 views 3 installs 3 upvotes |
| Tools | 13 | 8 |
| Full listing | View Media MCP | View MCP Video Analyzer |
Tools & capabilities
Media MCP tools 13
get_image_infoGet detailed information about an image file. Returns dimensions, format, color mode, file size, and EXIF metadata.resize_imageResize an image by dimensions or scale factor. Provide width/height, or a scale factor (e.g. 0.5 for half size). By default, aspect ratio is preserved. If only width or height is given, the other dimension is calculated automatically.convert_imageConvert an image to a different format. Supported formats: PNG, JPEG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF, ICO, AVIF.compress_imageCompress an image to reduce file size. Optionally resize to max dimensions while compressing. Works best with JPEG and WebP. PNG files will be converted to optimized PNG.crop_imageCrop an image to a specific region. Coordinates are in pixels from the top-left corner.create_thumbnailCreate a square thumbnail from an image. The image is resized to fit within a square of the given size, preserving aspect ratio.strip_metadataRemove all EXIF and metadata from an image for privacy. Creates a clean copy of the image with no embedded metadata.rotate_imageRotate an image by a specified number of degrees.flip_imageFlip (mirror) an image horizontally or vertically.apply_filterApply a filter to an image. Available filters: blur, sharpen, smooth, detail, contour, edge_enhance, emboss, grayscale.get_video_infoGet detailed information about a video file. Returns duration, resolution, codec, bitrate, fps, and audio info. Requires ffprobe (part of ffmpeg) to be installed.extract_framesExtract frames from a video at regular intervals.- +1 more on the listing page
MCP Video Analyzer tools 8
analyze_videoFull analysis: transcript + key frames + OCR + timeline + metadataanalyze_videosBatch version, one structured result per source (resumable)get_transcriptTranscript only (native captions or Whisper fallback)get_metadataMetadata + comments + chapters, no downloadget_framesKey frames only (scene-change or dense 1 fps)analyze_momentDeep-dive on a time range (burst frames + transcript + OCR)get_frame_atSingle frame at a timestampget_frame_burstN frames across a narrow window (motion/animation)
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Media MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"adityaaery20-media-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"media-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
MCP Video Analyzer
{
"mcpServers": {
"guimatheus92-mcp-video-analyzer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-video-analyzer@latest"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Media MCP is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. MCP Video Analyzer belongs to Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Media MCP for multimedia process work and MCP Video Analyzer for multimedia process.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Media MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. MCP Video Analyzer is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add adityaaery20-media-mcp and guimatheus92-mcp-video-analyzer as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Media MCP has a quality signal of 56/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 5 GitHub stars. MCP Video Analyzer has 64/100 (Good) with 19 views, 3 installs and 95 GitHub stars.