api.video Alternative MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 49 tools to Complete Live Stream, Create Live Stream, Create Player, and more
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add api.video Alternative as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
Ask AI about this MCP Server for Claude Code
The api.video Alternative MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Developer Tools category — giving your AI agent 49 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add apivideo-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install api.video Alternative and 4,000+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.





* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About api.video Alternative MCP Server
Connect your api.video account to any AI agent and take full control of your video infrastructure through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers api.video Alternative as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 49 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where api.video Alternative data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Video Management — Create video containers, upload from URLs, and manage your entire library with full CRUD capabilities.
- Live Streaming — Create, update, and manage live streams, including starting and completing broadcast sessions.
- Advanced Analytics — Retrieve detailed metrics, breakdowns, and timeseries data to understand your video performance.
- Player & Customization — Create custom players, manage watermarks, and handle thumbnails with precise timecodes.
- Content Enrichment — Manage captions, chapters, and AI-generated summaries to make your videos more accessible and searchable.
- Webhooks & Automation — Set up webhooks to react to video events and manage upload tokens for secure client-side ingestion.
The api.video Alternative MCP Server exposes 49 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 49 api.video Alternative tools available for Claude Code
When Claude Code connects to api.video Alternative through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning video-hosting, live-streaming, video-api, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Complete live stream on api.video Alternative
Stop a running live stream
Create live stream on api.video Alternative
Create a live stream object
Create player on api.video Alternative
Create and customize a player theme
Create summary on api.video Alternative
Generate a summary (abstract and takeaways) for a video
Create upload token on api.video Alternative
Generate a new delegated upload token
Create video on api.video Alternative
Create a new video object (container)
Create webhook on api.video Alternative
Subscribe to events via webhook
Delete caption on api.video Alternative
Delete a caption
Delete chapter on api.video Alternative
Delete a chapter
Delete live stream on api.video Alternative
Delete a live stream
Delete player on api.video Alternative
Delete a player theme
Delete player logo on api.video Alternative
Remove the logo from a player theme
Delete summary on api.video Alternative
Delete a summary
Delete upload token on api.video Alternative
Delete an upload token
Delete video on api.video Alternative
Delete a video
Delete watermark on api.video Alternative
Delete a watermark
Delete webhook on api.video Alternative
Unsubscribe and delete a webhook
Get caption on api.video Alternative
Retrieve a specific caption
Get chapter on api.video Alternative
Retrieve a specific chapter
Get discarded video on api.video Alternative
Retrieve details of a discarded video
Get live stream on api.video Alternative
Retrieve live stream details
Get metrics on api.video Alternative
Get aggregated analytics metrics
Get metrics breakdown on api.video Alternative
Get analytics metrics breakdown
Get metrics timeseries on api.video Alternative
Get analytics metrics time series
Get player on api.video Alternative
Retrieve player theme details
Get summary source on api.video Alternative
Retrieve summary text
Get upload token on api.video Alternative
Retrieve upload token details
Get video on api.video Alternative
Retrieve video details
Get video status on api.video Alternative
Check upload and encoding status of a video
Get webhook on api.video Alternative
Retrieve webhook details (includes signatureSecret)
List captions on api.video Alternative
List all captions for a video
List chapters on api.video Alternative
List all chapters for a video
List discarded videos on api.video Alternative
List discarded videos (if Video Restore is enabled)
List live streams on api.video Alternative
List all live streams
List players on api.video Alternative
List player themes
List summaries on api.video Alternative
List all summaries
List tags on api.video Alternative
List all video tags used in the project and their video counts
List upload tokens on api.video Alternative
List active upload tokens
List videos on api.video Alternative
video project. List all video objects
List watermarks on api.video Alternative
List all watermarks
List webhooks on api.video Alternative
List configured webhooks
Restore discarded video on api.video Alternative
Restore a discarded video
Update caption default on api.video Alternative
Set a caption as default
Update live stream on api.video Alternative
Update live stream settings
Update player on api.video Alternative
Update a player theme
Update summary source on api.video Alternative
Manually update summary content
Update thumbnail on api.video Alternative
Set a thumbnail from a specific timecode
Update video on api.video Alternative
Update video parameters
Upload video source on api.video Alternative
Ingest a video source from a URL
Connect api.video Alternative to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to wire api.video Alternative into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using api.video Alternative
Why Use Claude Code with the api.video Alternative MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with api.video Alternative through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using api.video Alternative tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
api.video Alternative + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the api.video Alternative MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed api.video Alternative tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query api.video Alternative nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe api.video Alternative outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query api.video Alternative status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Example Prompts for api.video Alternative in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with api.video Alternative immediately.
"List all the videos in my api.video account."
"Check the encoding status for video vi4k0jv6psL."
"Create a new live stream titled 'Q4 All Hands'."
Troubleshooting api.video Alternative MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting api.video Alternative to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
api.video Alternative + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating api.video Alternative MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Explore More MCP Servers
View all →
LeanCloud
10 toolsScalable backend-as-a-service platform — manage data classes, users, and push notifications via AI.

Aha!
5 toolsProduct roadmapping and strategy — manage features, ideas, and strategic goals via AI.

Databricks
8 toolsManage lakehouse via Databricks — monitor compute clusters, track job executions, audit SQL warehouses, and explore Unity Catalog directly from any AI agent.

Otreeba Cannabis API
6 toolsAccess cannabis strain data, lab results, and brand info via Otreeba API.
