How do I install Unifi?

Unifi is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: unifi-protect-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Unifi need?

Unifi requires the following credentials or environment variables: UNIFI_HOST, UNIFI_USERNAME, UNIFI_PASSWORD, UNIFI_API_KEY, UNIFI_PORT, UNIFI_VERIFY_SSL. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Unifi?

Unifi uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Unifi

by Sirkirby

Developer ToolsUse Caution4.2MCP RegistryLocal

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Manage UniFi Protect cameras, events, recordings, and smart detections via MCP.

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Manage UniFi Protect cameras, events, recordings, and smart detections via MCP.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Controller IP/hostnameOptional

Environment variable: UNIFI_HOST

Admin usernameRequired

Environment variable: UNIFI_USERNAME

Admin passwordRequired

Environment variable: UNIFI_PASSWORD

API key (optional, experimental)Required

Environment variable: UNIFI_API_KEY

Controller HTTPS portOptional

Environment variable: UNIFI_PORT

SSL certificate verificationOptional

Environment variable: UNIFI_VERIFY_SSL

Unverified package source

We couldn't verify that the installable package matches the reviewed source code. Proceed with caution.

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-sirkirby-unifi-protect-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "UNIFI_HOST": "your-unifi-host-here",
        "UNIFI_PORT": "your-unifi-port-here",
        "UNIFI_API_KEY": "your-unifi-api-key-here",
        "UNIFI_PASSWORD": "your-unifi-password-here",
        "UNIFI_USERNAME": "your-unifi-username-here",
        "UNIFI_VERIFY_SSL": "your-unifi-verify-ssl-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "unifi-access-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

4.2

Use Caution4.2High Risk

The UniFi MCP server provides network management capabilities with proper environment variable-based authentication. Several medium-severity security concerns exist including command injection risks in CLI construction and overly broad exception handling that could mask errors. The network access and environment variable permissions are appropriate for its network management purpose. Package verification found 1 issue (1 critical, 0 high severity).

Scanned 4 files · 5 findings

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

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