How to Use the api.video Alternative MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I use this api.video Alternative in Windsurf for live events?

Yes, you can initiate and terminate streams using createlivestream and completelivestream. Cascade handles the timing and settings automatically.

Q: Does this tool support player customization?

Yes, you can create and modify player themes with createplayer and updateplayer. You define the look and feel through your agent's configuration.

Use Windsurf to manage your video infrastructure with 49 specific tools for live streams, player themes, and analytics.

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Windsurf handles video production tasks

Cascade triggers `create_live_stream` or `upload_video_source` to build your pipeline without manual intervention. It maps out the sequence from ingestion to playback settings in one go. You just tell the agent the goal. It chains `create_player` and `update_thumbnail` to get your content ready for viewers while you focus on the code.

Get deep metrics inside your IDE

Stop jumping between browser tabs to check your stats. Cascade uses `get_metrics` and `get_metrics_timeseries` to pull raw data directly into your editor. It parses the output from `get_metrics_breakdown` so you can spot trends in your viewership immediately. You see exactly how your video project performs without leaving the terminal.

Manage server assets with this MCP Server

This MCP Server lets Cascade clean up your account by calling `delete_video` or `delete_live_stream` when you finish testing. It keeps your workspace organized. You can also audit your setup by running `list_webhooks` or `list_upload_tokens` to ensure your security configuration stays locked down.

Setup guide

Set up api.video Alternative MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the api.video Alternative MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my api.video Alternative payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the api.video Alternative tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apivideo-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about api.video Alternative MCP in Windsurf

You get direct control over video objects without dealing with a bloated dashboard. It gives you 49 specialized tools to automate everything from encoding status to player customization.

Yes, you can initiate and terminate streams using `create_live_stream` and `complete_live_stream`. Cascade handles the timing and settings automatically.

It's significantly faster because you script the upload process. You call `upload_video_source` with a URL and let the agent handle the rest.

Yes, you can create and modify player themes with `create_player` and `update_player`. You define the look and feel through your agent's configuration.

Your video metadata and analytics stay within your local environment. This MCP Server only transmits the requests needed to interact with your specific video project data.

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