Can I check if a video has been processed and is active?

Yes! Use the `get_video` tool with the Video ID. Your agent will fetch the current state, showing if it is 'ACTIVE', 'INACTIVE', or still being processed.

How do I list all the videos with a specific tag?

Simply ask the agent to `list_videos` and provide a search query like `tags:summer`. It will retrieve all matching media assets from your library.

Does the integration allow creating a new playlist?

Yes. Use the `create_playlist` action and provide a name and type (e.g., EXPLICIT or SMART). You can then organize your videos into this new collection.

Brightcove MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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

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About Brightcove MCP Server

Connect your Brightcove Video Cloud account to any AI agent and orchestrate your video management, publishing, and analytics workflows through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Brightcove into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Brightcove and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Video Oversight — List all videos in your library, search by tags or metadata, and retrieve detailed technical specifications.
Playlist Management — Create, update, and manage playlists to organize your content for different platforms.
Metadata Control — Update video names, descriptions, and states (active/inactive) directly from your workspace.
Content Organization — Access and list folders to verify how your assets are structured.
Library Insights — Retrieve total video counts and monitor the status of individual media assets.

The Brightcove MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Brightcove to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Brightcove MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Brightcove

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Brightcove, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Brightcove MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Brightcove through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Brightcove + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Brightcove MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Brightcove MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Brightcove to Cursor via MCP:

create_playlist

Create a new playlist

delete_video

Delete a video permanently

get_folder_videos

List videos within a specific folder

get_playlist

Get details of a specific playlist

get_video

Get details of a specific video

get_video_count

Get total number of videos in the account

list_folders

List all video folders

list_playlists

List all playlists

list_videos

List all videos in the account

update_video

Update metadata for a video

Example Prompts for Brightcove in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Brightcove immediately.

"List the last 5 videos added to my Brightcove account."

"Show the playlists I have configured."

"Find all videos tagged with 'tutorial'."

Troubleshooting Brightcove MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Brightcove to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Brightcove + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Brightcove MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.