Clearcam, an Open-Source Tool, Adds AI Object Detection and Alerts to Existing Security Cameras

Clearcam, an open-source project led by developer roryclear, promises to add AI-powered object detection, tracking, and mobile notifications to virtually any RTSP-capable security camera or an iPhone, positioning itself as a self-hosted, privacy-focused alternative to cloud-dependent surveillance systems. The project has drawn renewed attention as its latest features—including AI-generated notification summaries—roll out to users.