Elgato’s latest software update for Stream Deck devices introduces a new level of convenience by enabling AI assistants to handle button activations on users’ behalf. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) support introduced in the Stream Deck 7.4 update allows AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Nvidia G-Assist to identify and trigger Stream Deck actions through voice or text commands.
According to the company, users can continue setting up actions in the Stream Deck app as usual, with MCP providing an alternative method to initiate these actions. By connecting AI assistants directly with third-party apps, MCP serves as a universal interface for AI integration, with notable companies such as Microsoft, Anthropic, Figma, and Canva adopting this technology.
To enable MCP actions, users need to update their Stream Deck app, access the Preferences section, and select the ‘General’ tab to activate ‘Enable MCP Actions.’ This feature creates a dedicated profile for MCP Actions, granting AI tools access to execute specified macro commands assigned to the Stream Deck.
Completing the setup involves installing a Node.js tool and the Elgato MCP Server bridge on the computer to establish the connection between AI assistants and the Stream Deck.
Source: The Verge