Brightcove MCP. Orchestrate the full content lifecycle.
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Brightcove Video Cloud manages your entire video library, letting you list assets, build playlists, and update metadata through simple conversation.
It's the command center for content producers who need to organize, audit, or delete videos without navigating complex dashboards.
What your AI agents can do
Create playlist
Builds and saves a brand new playlist structure within Brightcove.
Delete video
Removes a specific video asset from your library permanently.
Get folder videos
Lists every video asset that resides inside a designated folder structure.
Get a total count of videos in the account and pull comprehensive lists of every video available.
List all available folders or retrieve specific sets of videos contained within defined directories.
Create new playlists, list existing ones, and fetch detailed information about any configured playlist.
Update the names, descriptions, or active status of individual videos directly from your agent.
Permanently delete specific videos or retrieve their technical details for auditing purposes.
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Brightcove: 10 Tools for Video Operations
These tools let your agent perform every core function of video cloud management, from listing assets to deleting videos.
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Start using Brightcove on Vinkius019d7563create playlist
Builds and saves a brand new playlist structure within Brightcove.
019d7563delete video
Removes a specific video asset from your library permanently.
019d7563get folder videos
Lists every video asset that resides inside a designated folder structure.
019d7563get playlist
Retrieves the full details and contents of one specified playlist.
019d7563get video
Fetches detailed technical and descriptive information for one specific video by ID.
019d7563get video count
Returns the total number of videos currently stored in your Brightcove account.
019d7563list folders
Provides a directory listing of all video folders available in your cloud library.
019d7563list playlists
Generates an overview of all existing playlists you have configured.
019d7563list videos
Retrieves a complete inventory list of all videos in your account's library.
019d7563update video
Changes metadata, such as the name or description, for a specified video asset.
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Manually checking video status across dashboards is a huge time sink.
Today, if you need to know which videos are ready for Q4 marketing materials, you jump between the main dashboard, the folders view, and then manually check the metadata of each asset. You copy IDs here, open another tab there, and cross-reference everything in a spreadsheet just to verify status.
With this MCP, you ask your agent what you need. It pulls all the necessary data—like running `list_videos` or checking assets within a specific folder using `get_folder_videos`—and gives you a clean answer instantly. You get an inventory report without opening a single dashboard tab.
Manage video organization with the Brightcove MCP.
Instead of manually creating playlists and dragging videos into them, you tell your agent to `create_playlist` by name. Then, it uses other tools like `get_video` or `list_videos` to pull in all the necessary assets and populates the playlist structure for you.
The workflow is now conversational. You define the content organization using natural language, and the MCP executes the precise commands needed, whether that's listing playlists with `list_playlists` or adding new videos.
What you can do with this MCP connector
Manage your video publishing, organization, and analytics workflows by talking to your AI agent. This MCP connects directly to Brightcove Video Cloud, giving you control over every asset in your library—from listing individual videos to structuring entire content collections.
You can pull a full inventory of assets, find specific technical specs for production reports, or set up complex playlists that group related clips across different platforms. Need to clean house? You can delete videos permanently or verify folder structures instantly. This capability means you move beyond simply viewing data; you actively manage the entire lifecycle of your content.
Because video management is so critical, knowing exactly what actions are happening is key. That's where Vinkius comes in. The platform provides full visibility into every API call, letting you track which tools were used and what data flowed through—nothing happens in the dark. It means when you combine this Brightcove MCP with another service, like a billing or CRM tool, you have a single audit trail for your entire content pipeline.
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How Brightcove MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to this MCP and provide your Brightcove Account ID, Client ID, and Client Secret.
- 2 Connect the credentials through your preferred AI client (Claude, Cursor, etc.)
- 3 Ask your agent a direct question, like 'List all videos tagged with tutorial' or 'Create a playlist named Q3 Marketing'.
The bottom line is you manage your video assets using natural language instructions instead of clicking through multiple dashboard tabs.
Who Is Brightcove MCP For?
Anyone whose job involves moving, organizing, or auditing content at scale. This hits the Content Manager who's tired of spending hours manually cross-referencing metadata across different dashboards.
Needs to quickly pull technical details and metadata for a batch of videos when writing a production report.
Requires creating new playlists or updating video statuses (active/inactive) in response to a campaign launch.
Uses the agent to verify API integrations and check asset processing status across different folders for deployment checks.
What Changes When You Connect
- Stop clicking through dashboards to find video details. You can get specific information on an asset—like its technical specs using
get_video—by simply asking your agent. - Need to organize a campaign? Using tools like
create_playlistandlist_playlists, you build complex content structures without leaving the chat window. - Maintain accuracy across your whole operation. You can use
update_videoto correct metadata or change video states, ensuring all published content is current. - Audit compliance easily. When combined with other MCPs via Vinkius, every single action—like a deletion using
delete_video—is logged in a tamper-proof audit trail. - Quickly assess scale. Instead of guessing how much video you have, use
get_video_countto instantly know the total number of assets in your library.
Real-World Use Cases
Auditing an outdated asset
A producer needs to check if a specific piece of content is still active or find out who else has access. They ask their agent, which uses get_video and list_videos, confirming the metadata and current status instantly.
Building an educational series
A training manager needs to group 15 related videos into a single sequence. They ask the agent, which uses create_playlist after calling get_folder_videos, and saves the structure in one go.
Cleaning up old content
The team discovers several outdated assets that need to be permanently removed. They ask the agent to use delete_video on a list of IDs, confirming the action before it happens.
Verifying folder integrity
A developer needs to confirm which folders are live and where certain asset types belong. They simply ask the agent to run list_folders, verifying the entire structure.
The Tradeoffs
Treating metadata as static
Manually logging into Brightcove, finding a video, and remembering to update its name or description because it changed.
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Use the update_video tool. Your agent handles updating fields like names and descriptions programmatically, so you don't have to remember to log in.
Listing every video manually
Asking a colleague for 'a list of all videos,' which results in them dumping a huge CSV file that takes forever to process.
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Tell your agent to use list_videos directly. It pulls the current, structured inventory into your chat window immediately.
Over-relying on one view
Assuming a video is available just because you can see its thumbnail, without knowing if it's marked 'inactive.'
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Always call get_video to retrieve the detailed status and metadata before relying on an asset. It confirms its active state.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this MCP if your workflow requires granular, multi-step control over a video's entire lifecycle: creating playlists, updating metadata fields, or deleting assets. You need the full set of tools like create_playlist, list_playlists, and update_video. Don't use it if you simply need to generate basic usage reports (e.g., total views); for that, a dedicated analytics MCP would be better. However, if your process involves combining asset data with user roles or billing records, this is essential. The combination of these 10 tools allows building complex automations spanning multiple platforms through one AI agent.
Common Questions About Brightcove MCP
How do I list all my video assets with Brightcove? (using list_videos) +
You just ask your agent to run list_videos. It pulls a complete inventory of every asset in the account, giving you a full count and names right away.
Can I change a video's name using Brightcove MCP? (using update_video) +
Yes. You tell your agent which video ID needs updating, and it uses update_video to change the metadata for you. This is faster than logging into the CMS.
How do I build a playlist with Brightcove MCP? (using create_playlist) +
You instruct your agent to use create_playlist, specifying the name and which videos should be included. It handles the complex process of setting up the structure in one step.
What if I need to delete a video using Brightcove MCP? (using delete_video) +
You must specify the exact ID for delete_video. The agent confirms the action before running it, protecting you from accidental deletions.
How do I use the `list_folders` command to check my video asset hierarchy? +
It provides a full breakdown of your content structure. This allows your agent to list all parent folders and sub-directories, helping you verify exactly how your videos are organized before running any changes.
What specific details can I get about one video using the `get_video` tool? +
You retrieve comprehensive metadata for a single asset. This includes technical specs like resolution, file format, and detailed description fields, letting your agent pull exact data points for reporting.
If I need to know the videos inside an existing list, should I use `get_playlist`? +
Yes, using get_playlist returns all current video IDs and their order. It shows you exactly which assets are in that playlist without having to manually audit every single entry.
Is there a way to check the total number of videos I own? (Using `get_video_count`) +
The get_video_count tool gives you an immediate, accurate count of all media assets. This is useful for quick inventory checks or confirming if your video library grew since your last report.
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