# ConferenceCaptioning MCP server

> Lets an AI assistant read live captions, translations, saved transcripts, and audience questions from ConferenceCaptioning events.

- Repository: https://github.com/TheFirstPrototype/ConfCapMcp
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/thefirstprototype/confcapmcp
- Transport: remote
- Stars: 0
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 0.1.0

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add --transport http confcapmcp https://mcp.deafassistant.com/mcp
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "confcapmcp": {
      "url": "https://mcp.deafassistant.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "confcapmcp": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.deafassistant.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code CLI

```sh
code --add-mcp '{"name":"confcapmcp","type":"http","url":"https://mcp.deafassistant.com/mcp"}'
```

### Codex

```sh
codex mcp add confcapmcp --url https://mcp.deafassistant.com/mcp
```

### Codex config.toml (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.confcapmcp]
url = "https://mcp.deafassistant.com/mcp"
```

### Gemini CLI

```sh
gemini mcp add -s user --transport http confcapmcp https://mcp.deafassistant.com/mcp
```

### Gemini settings.json (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "confcapmcp": {
      "url": "https://mcp.deafassistant.com/mcp",
      "type": "http"
    }
  }
}
```

## Environment variables

| Name | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `CONFCAP_KEY` | no | no |  |
| `CONFCAP_STREAM` | no | no |  |
| `FIREBASE_API_KEY` | no | no |  |

## Tools (10)

- `list_my_streams`
- `get_session_overview`
- `get_stream_status`
- `get_live_captions`
- `get_stream_context`
- `list_saved_transcripts`
- `get_saved_transcript`
- `list_questions`
- `get_audience_summary`
- `get_help_links`

## FAQ

### How do I get an API key for ConferenceCaptioning?

In the portal, open Advanced Settings and choose Create Developer API Key. The key is read-only and can be deleted at any time.

### Is the server read-only?

Yes, the server only performs GET requests and has no code path that writes or deletes data.

### Can I use this with Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can add it to Claude Desktop using the `claude_desktop_config.json` file or via the custom connector settings in the UI.

### What happens to the privacy of the captions?

Everything a tool returns is sent to the AI model you connected, so you should check your model provider's terms regarding privacy.