Alta Video MCP connection

This page last updated: Thursday July 16, 2026.

The Alta Video Model Context Protocol (MCP) server connects AI-powered code editors directly to the Alta Video API documentation, delivering instant answers on how to build and complete tasks using the API.

This MCP server is an informational tool for API documentation, not an operational link to Alta Video. It can answer "how-to" questions, but it cannot execute tasks like running reports, adding users, or changing settings.

Adding a connector

Consult the AI tool documentation on how to add a connector and complete the configuration.

The required URL for the connection:

https://docs-mcp.video.alta.avigilon.com

Testing your MCP configuration

Once you have finished the configuration, follow these steps to verify that your MCP server connection is working:

Open your AI editor: Launch your preferred environment.
Start a new chat: Initiate a fresh conversation with the AI assistant.
Inquire about Alta Video: Use the sample prompts below to test the assistant’s ability to retrieve and process data.

Table 1 – Sample prompts
Category	Prompts to try
General	What version is the Alta Video Deployment running? List all cameras and their online/offline status. Show active alerts. What is the health status of this Alta Video Deployment?
User management	How do I add a new user? How do I create a report that shows the devices a user has accessed? How do I carry out a password reset for a user?
Integrated Access Control	List access control doors/readers. What is the live status of the access control points? Show access control server health. Summarize access events by site.
Counts	What counting areas are configured?