How to Use the Brightcove MCP in Claude

Q: Can I edit Brightcove video metadata inside Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can use the updatevideo tool to change titles and descriptions. The changes propagate to your account immediately after you send the prompt.

Manage your Brightcove media library directly within Claude Desktop with full control over video metadata and playlists.

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Setup Brightcove with Claude Desktop

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Control Brightcove assets in Claude Desktop

Stop switching tabs to check video details. You can trigger `get_video` or `get_playlist` right from your chat window to pull live data into your conversation. Updating your library is just as fast. Use `update_video` to tweak metadata or `delete_video` to clear out old files without leaving the interface.

Organize your video folders

Keep your account clean by listing content with `list_folders` and `get_folder_videos`. You get an immediate view of what lives where in your production environment. This MCP Server provides the plumbing to interact with your video cloud infrastructure. It turns your chat into a remote control for your media assets.

Track account performance

Run `get_video_count` to see how many files you have indexed. It gives you a quick pulse check on your total library size. Claude Desktop handles the connection so you stay focused on your work. It handles the heavy lifting of API requests while you provide the commands.

Setup guide

Set up Brightcove MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Brightcove MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Brightcove MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under brightcove-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Brightcove MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file at the path specified in your settings. Add the brightcove-mcp details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the app.

Yes, you can use the update_video tool to change titles and descriptions. The changes propagate to your account immediately after you send the prompt.

Your video metadata and account information remain private. We use token-based authentication to ensure only your authorized agent accesses your library records.

You get access to all ten defined tools, including playlist management and folder navigation. Each one functions as a direct call to your video cloud instance.

Data stays within your local session. This MCP Server only touches your video metadata and folder structures, which are transmitted over encrypted HTTPS tunnels.

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