CCPhoto — Phone Camera Bridge

Name: CCPhoto — Phone Camera Bridge
Author: stepankaiser

by stepankaiserversion 0.3.1i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.stepankaiser/ccphoto

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Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Phone camera bridge for Claude Code — photos, live video, voice, and generative UI

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What you can do with it

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Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Design, images & audio

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
The registry lists no key to fill in.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ccphoto": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ccphoto"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add ccphoto -- npx -y ccphoto

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ccphoto": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ccphoto"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "ccphoto": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ccphoto"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

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Compared with others in Design, images & audioi

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Common questions

Is CCPhoto — Phone Camera Bridge safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.3.1) reached the registry 8 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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README from the maker

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CCPhoto

Bridge your phone camera to Claude Code over the local network.

CCPhoto is an MCP server that lets you take photos on your phone and send them directly to Claude Code. Point your phone at a circuit board, a whiteboard, a label -- anything -- and Claude sees it instantly. No app install required; your phone's browser camera does all the work.

 +----------+        WiFi        +-----------+       MCP        +-------------+

Quick Start

npx ccphoto --setup        # One-time: register CCPhoto as an MCP server

Then in Claude Code, just say "take a photo" -- Claude handles the rest.

How It Works

Claude calls the capture_photo MCP tool.
A QR code appears in your terminal.
Scan it with your phone -- a camera page opens in your browser.
Take a photo -- Claude receives the image directly.

No app install needed. The phone's native camera is accessed through the HTML attribute.

Always-On Mode

The server starts on the first capture_photo call and stays running for the entire session. Your phone stays connected -- there is no need to re-scan the QR code. Take as many photos as you like, and retrieve any of them by asking Claude.

Photo Request Notifications

When your phone is already connected and Claude calls capture_photo again, the phone receives an SSE push notification. The capture button pulses to let you know Claude is waiting for a new photo. Just tap and shoot.

Bidirectional Messaging

Claude can send content to your phone using the send_to_phone tool. Text, markdown, and images appear in a collapsible panel on the phone. This turns your phone into a reference screen -- Claude can display wiring instructions, pinout diagrams, or code snippets while you work with both hands.

Photo Annotations

After taking a photo, an annotation screen appears where you can draw on the image before sending it. Use colored pens (red, blue, green, white) to circle components, draw arrows, or highlight areas of interest. Tap "Send" to upload the annotated image, or "Skip" to send the original photo without annotations.

Live Video Assistant

Start a semi-real-time video stream from your phone camera. Claude watches the live feed (one frame every 3 seconds) and provides guidance in real-time -- point the camera where Claude asks, and receive instructions on your phone screen.

Requires HTTPS (for camera access). On Android Chrome, accept the certificate warning once. Currently Android/Chrome only; iOS support planned.

Voice Interaction

Tap the microphone button on your phone to speak to Claude. Speech is transcribed using the browser's built-in Speech Recognition API and sent as text. Claude can respond with spoken audio using send_to_phone with speak: true -- the phone speaks the response aloud via Text-to-Speech.

This enables hands-free workflows: ask a question while holding a soldering iron, and hear the answer without looking at a screen. The mic button appears only on browsers that support Speech Recognition (Android Chrome).

Generative UI

Claude can generate rich, contextual UI on your phone based on what it sees. Point your camera at a product, component, recipe, or anything -- Claude analyzes it and sends a custom interactive interface to your phone display.

12 component types: Card, Text, Image, Metric, MetricGrid, Checklist, StepByStep, Alert, Table, Timer, Badge, and Divider. Claude composes these into contextual layouts -- a plant care card with watering checklist, a circuit component table with pin diagrams, or a step-by-step repair guide with timers.

Use send_to_phone with the ui_spec parameter to generate custom UI.

Installation

npx (recommended, no install)

npx ccphoto --setup

Global install

npm install -g ccphoto

ccphoto --setup

From source

git clone https://github.com/stepankaiser/ccphoto.git

cd ccphoto npm install npm run build node dist/index.js --setup

If you prefer to register the MCP server manually instead of using --setup:

claude mcp add ccphoto -- npx ccphoto --mcp

MCP Tools Reference

Tool	Description	Parameters
`capture_photo`	Start the server and display a QR code. If a phone is already connected, it receives a push notification instead.	--
`wait_for_photo`	Block until a photo is uploaded or the timeout expires. Call this immediately after `capture_photo`.	`timeout_seconds` (optional, default: 120)
`get_latest_photo`	Return the most recent photo, or a specific photo by filename.	`filename` (optional)
`list_photos`	List all captured photos with filenames, timestamps, and sizes.	--
`send_to_phone`	Send text, images, or rich generative UI to the phone display. The phone becomes a reference screen for instructions, diagrams, or pinouts.	`text`, `image_base64`, `image_mime_type`, `speak`, `ui_spec` (all optional)
`start_livestream`	Start a live video stream from the phone camera. Generates HTTPS certificate and returns QR code.	--
`get_live_frame`	Get the latest frame from the live camera stream with freshness timestamp.	--

Standalone CLI Mode

CCPhoto can also run independently, without Claude Code:

npx ccphoto                                  # Start with defaults

npx ccphoto --port 4000 --output-dir ./photos # Custom port and directory

A QR code is printed to the terminal. Scan it, take photos, and they are saved to disk. The server stays running for multiple captures.

CLI Options

Option	Description	Default
`--setup`	Register CCPhoto as an MCP server in Claude Code	--
`--mcp`	Run as an MCP server (used internally by Claude Code)	--
`--port`	HTTP server port	`3847`
`--output-dir`	Directory where photos are saved	`~/.ccphoto/captures/`
`--help`	Show help	--

Configuration

Environment Variable	Description	Default
`CCPHOTO_DIR`	Override the default photo storage directory	`~/.ccphoto/captures/`

Security

Session token -- A cryptographically random 32-character hex token is generated for each server session. Every request must include the token.
Timing-safe comparison -- Token validation uses crypto.timingSafeEqual to prevent timing attacks.
Local network only -- The server binds to your local network IP. No data leaves your network.
No external services -- Photos are transferred directly between your phone and the server over HTTP on your LAN. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud.

Troubleshooting

Could not detect local network IP

Make sure your computer is connected to WiFi (not just Ethernet in some configurations). CCPhoto needs a LAN IP address that your phone can reach.

QR code does not scan

Try increasing your terminal font size or reducing the terminal width so the QR code renders at a scannable resolution. You can also copy the URL printed below the QR code and type it into your phone's browser manually.

Phone camera does not open

The camera capture feature requires HTTPS on some browsers, but most mobile browsers allow it on plain HTTP for local network addresses. If your browser blocks camera access, try using Safari (iOS) or Chrome (Android).

Upload fails

Verify that your phone and computer are on the same WiFi network. Corporate networks with client isolation may block device-to-device traffic. Try a personal hotspot or home network instead.

Development

npm install          # Install dependencies

npm run build # Compile TypeScript npm run dev # Watch mode (recompile on change) npm test # Run the test suite (94 tests)

Tests use the Node.js built-in test runner and require the tsx dev dependency for TypeScript execution.

Project structure:

src/

index.ts CLI entry point and arg parsing mcp.ts MCP server with tool definitions server.ts HTTP server, SSE, upload handling mobile-page.ts Self-contained HTML for the phone camera page storage.ts Photo file management network.ts Local IP detection token.ts Session token generation and validation types.ts Shared TypeScript interfaces

Roadmap

Real domain + Let's Encrypt certs -- Use a registered domain with valid certificates for zero browser warnings on any device, including iOS Safari.
iOS live video support -- Live video streaming currently works on Android/Chrome. iOS Safari support requires trusted certificates.
AR overlays on camera feed -- Draw annotations directly on the live camera view in real-time.
Multi-camera support -- Connect multiple phones simultaneously for different viewing angles.
WebRTC streaming -- Replace HTTP frame polling with WebRTC when Claude's vision processing latency improves.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome.

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch (git checkout -b my-feature)
Make your changes
Run npm test to verify nothing is broken
Commit your changes (git commit -m "Add my feature")
Push to your branch (git push origin my-feature)
Open a pull request

When reporting a bug, please include your Node.js version, OS, and the steps to reproduce the issue.

License

MIT

CCPhoto — Phone Camera Bridge

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Design, images & audioi

Common questions

Alternatives

Figma Context MCP

Claude Real Video

Figma MCP Server

README from the maker

CCPhoto

Quick Start

How It Works

Always-On Mode

Photo Request Notifications

Bidirectional Messaging

Photo Annotations

Live Video Assistant

Voice Interaction

Generative UI

Installation

npx (recommended, no install)

Global install

From source

MCP Tools Reference

Standalone CLI Mode

CLI Options

Configuration

Security

Troubleshooting

Could not detect local network IP

QR code does not scan

Phone camera does not open

Upload fails

Development

Roadmap

Contributing

License