Aliyun VOD MCP. Manage video assets, links, and metadata via conversation.
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Aliyun VOD MCP Server connects your AI client to Alibaba Cloud's video processing platform. Use it to manage media assets, generate secure playback URLs, and audit video metadata.
Your agent can list entire video libraries, search content by keyword, delete obsolete files, and even initialize uploads—all without logging into the Aliyun Console.
What your AI agents can do
Create upload auth
Generates the necessary credentials to start a new video upload.
Delete media
Permanently deletes a specified VOD video asset from the library.
Get media metadata
Retrieves technical details and descriptive information for a specific video.
Retrieve detailed technical information for any video asset, including duration and current status.
Automatically create authorized playback URLs for a given video ID and specified quality definition (SD, HD, Full HD).
List all videos in the VOD library or perform targeted searches using keywords and filters.
Permanently delete old video assets or list all available media categories to keep your library organized.
Get the required tokens and addresses to start the upload process for new video content.
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Aliyun VOD MCP Server: 8 Tools for Video Ops
Use these tools to manage the full lifecycle of your video assets, from discovery and metadata retrieval to secure linking and deletion.
019d8415create upload auth
Generates the necessary credentials to start a new video upload.
019d8415delete media
Permanently deletes a specified VOD video asset from the library.
019d8415get media metadata
Retrieves technical details and descriptive information for a specific video.
019d8415get playback info
Generates secure, authorized URLs for playing a video at multiple definitions (SD, HD, Full HD).
019d8415list categories
Lists all available media categories in your VOD project.
019d8415list media
Lists the titles and IDs of all video assets in your VOD library.
019d8415refresh upload auth
Refreshes the upload token when the current credentials expire.
019d8415search vod media
Searches your entire media library using keywords, filters, and advanced matching.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
Your AI client connects to Aliyun's video processing platform, giving your agent full control over your media assets. You don't have to log into the Aliyun Console to manage everything. With this server, your agent handles everything: listing videos, getting technical details, generating secure playback links, and managing uploads.
list_media lets your agent list every title and ID in your whole VOD library. You can check all available media categories using list_categories to keep things organized. Want to find a specific video? search_vod_media lets your agent search your whole library using keywords, filters, and advanced matching. You can grab the technical details for any video with get_media_metadata, which returns info like duration and current status.
Need to play a video? get_playback_info automatically generates authorized URLs for a specific video ID, letting you pick the quality—SD, HD, or Full HD. You can clean up old content by permanently deleting assets with delete_media. Starting a new upload is simple; create_upload_auth generates the credentials you need, and refresh_upload_auth updates those tokens when they expire.
If you need to manage video ingestion, your agent uses create_upload_auth to get the necessary tokens and addresses for a new video. You'll use refresh_upload_auth every time those credentials expire to keep the process going. You can treat your complex video infrastructure like just another conversation with your agent.
How Aliyun VOD MCP Works
- 1 First, subscribe to the server and provide your Aliyun AccessKey ID and AccessKey Secret.
- 2 Next, tell your AI client what you need—for example, 'List the 10 most recent videos' or 'Get play URLs for VideoId: X'.
- 3 The agent calls the necessary tool (like
list_mediaorget_playback_info), and the server returns the structured data directly to your chat interface.
The bottom line is, your AI client talks to the VOD platform, and you get the data back in plain text, no console required.
Who Is Aliyun VOD MCP For?
This server is for media ops engineers, product managers, and developers who deal with large-scale video assets. If your job involves maintaining a video library, auditing content, or coordinating content distribution, this tool saves you from logging into multiple, complex cloud consoles.
Runs automated metadata checks, deletes expired assets, and ensures video libraries stay clean and up-to-date.
Verifies playback links and audits video assets to ensure they meet release standards before a product launch.
Integrates professional-grade media pipelines into an AI-driven workflow without writing boilerplate API client code.
What Changes When You Connect
- Automate full media lifecycle control. You can list videos (
list_media), retrieve metadata (get_media_metadata), and permanently delete assets (delete_media)—all in one chat session. - Never struggle to find a video link again. Use
get_playback_infoto instantly generate secure, authorized play URLs for any asset, regardless of definition. - Speed up content discovery. Instead of manual filtering, use
search_vod_mediato find videos matching specific keywords and categories across the entire library. - Streamline uploads. Need to add new content? Run
create_upload_authto get the tokens and addresses required to begin the ingestion process. - Maintain library structure. Use
list_categoriesto see every available category, or runlist_mediato get a current count and list of all existing assets.
Real-World Use Cases
Auditing content compliance
A Product Manager needs to check if all videos released in Q3 have accurate metadata. They ask their agent to run list_media, then use get_media_metadata on the results, and finally, list all categories via list_categories to confirm proper classification. The agent compiles a single report.
Fixing a broken video link
A user reports a video link is broken. They ask the agent to run get_playback_info with the video ID. The agent returns the full, authorized play URLs for SD, HD, and Full HD definitions, solving the link issue immediately.
Batch deleting old assets
The Media Ops Engineer needs to clear out 500 videos marked 'obsolete'. They ask the agent to run list_media to identify them, and then use delete_media in a batch sequence, confirming the deletion in the chat.
Finding a niche tutorial video
A developer needs a tutorial video on 'Advanced Python'. They ask the agent to run search_vod_media with the query. The agent returns the top 5 results, and the developer can then use get_media_metadata on the best candidate.
The Tradeoffs
Listing everything first
Telling the agent, 'First, list all media. Then, for every single video, ask for the metadata.' This is slow and generates thousands of unnecessary tool calls.
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Don't list everything. Use search_vod_media first, filtering by keyword or category. Once you have a small, relevant list, run get_media_metadata only on those specific VideoIds.
Ignoring token refresh
Relying on the initial create_upload_auth token for a multi-day upload project. The token expires, and the entire process fails with an authentication error.
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After initial setup, use refresh_upload_auth before starting the next batch of uploads to ensure the credentials stay valid.
Manual console navigation
Logging into the Aliyun Console, navigating to the VOD section, and manually searching for the video ID or play URL. This takes minutes and requires context switching.
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Just ask your agent. Ask it to get_playback_info or search_vod_media. The information appears right here, in the chat, immediately.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this server if your workflow requires managing video assets across the full lifecycle: finding them, checking their technical details, generating links, and deleting them. The best use case is content auditing or automated content distribution. Don't use it if you just need to store videos; this tool manages the content, not the storage itself. If you only need to know if a video exists, use list_media. If you need to find a specific video by its topic, use search_vod_media. Never try to combine these steps manually; let your agent orchestrate the calls.
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Available Capabilities
Video management shouldn't require logging into a cloud console.
Today, managing a video asset means logging into the Aliyun Console. You navigate to the VOD section, find the video ID, and then click through separate tabs to find the metadata, check the status, and finally, copy the authorized play URL. It's a dozen clicks and three different screens just to get one link.
With the Aliyun VOD MCP Server, you just ask. You ask your agent to 'Get the play URLs for this video.' The agent runs the necessary tool (`get_playback_info`) and spits out the complete, ready-to-use link in the chat. It's instant.
Aliyun VOD MCP Server: Media & Asset Management
Before, deleting a video or checking its technical status involved navigating complex resource trees and hitting multiple buttons. Now, you just tell your agent to `delete_media` or to `get_media_metadata`. The agent handles the API calls, and you get a clean, definitive answer.
This changes how you work. You don't manage the API calls; your agent does. You just manage the content. It's that simple.
Common Questions About Aliyun VOD MCP
How do I get play URLs using the Aliyun VOD MCP Server? (get_playback_info) +
You run get_playback_info and provide the VideoId. The server returns all authorized play URLs for various definitions (SD, HD, Full HD) immediately. It's much faster than finding them in the console.
What is the difference between `list_media` and `search_vod_media`? (list_media, search_vod_media) +
list_media gives you a simple list of all video titles and IDs. search_vod_media lets you filter that list using keywords, categories, or other specific criteria.
Can I upload a video using the Aliyun VOD MCP Server? (create_upload_auth, refresh_upload_auth) +
You can't upload directly, but you can get the necessary tokens by running create_upload_auth. You'll then use those credentials to perform the upload in your external workflow.
How do I delete a video using the Aliyun VOD MCP Server? (delete_media) +
Simply ask the agent to delete_media and provide the VideoId. The server handles the deletion request and confirms the status in the chat.
How do I find all video categories? (list_categories) +
Run list_categories. This gives you a simple list of all available media categories in your VOD project, which helps with organization.
How do I start uploading a video using the `create_upload_auth` tool? +
You first call create_upload_auth to get the necessary credentials. This returns the UploadAuth and UploadAddress tokens required to initiate the actual video transfer.
What is the purpose of `get_media_metadata` in the Aliyun VOD MCP Server? +
It retrieves the technical details of a specific video asset. You can find information like the video's duration, current status, and original encoding settings.
Can I audit the available video processing templates using the `list_categories` tool? +
No, list_categories lists media organization groups. To check video processing standards, you must use the tool that lists transcode template groups.
How do I find my Aliyun AccessKey ID and Secret? +
Log in to the Alibaba Cloud Console, navigate to [AccessKey Management] to find or create your unique ID and Secret.
What is a VideoId? +
A VideoId is the unique identifier for a video file in the Aliyun VOD system. It is assigned when a video is created or uploaded and is required for all video-specific operations like metadata retrieval or playback info.
Does this server handle authentication signatures? +
Yes! The server automatically calculates the required Aliyun RPC signature (HMAC-SHA1) for every request using your provided AccessKey Secret, ensuring secure authorized communication with the Aliyun VOD gateway.
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