How to Use the ByteNite MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the ByteNite MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your local claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Restart the Claude Desktop application, and you will see the video tools appear under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Q: Can Claude Desktop use ByteNite templates automatically?

Yes, your agent uses listtemplates to pull your custom encoding profiles. It automatically applies these configurations when you ask it to start a new transcode job.

Q: How do I check my remaining credits inside the app?

Ask your agent to run getaccountinfo to view your current balance and usage statistics. It displays your active plan details right inside the conversation window.

Run distributed video encoding jobs right from your desktop using the ByteNite MCP Server on Claude Desktop.

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The `create_encoding_job` tool starts distributed video encoding pipelines directly from your chat window. You tell your agent which file to process, and it spins up the work without you opening a browser or writing a bash script. Once the render starts, your agent uses `get_encoding_job` to track progress and report back when the file is ready. This keeps your terminal clean while your CPU stays cool because the heavy lifting happens off-site.

Select templates and storage in Claude

The `list_templates` tool grabs your active encoding profiles so your agent knows the exact output settings to apply. You don't have to memorize bitrates or resolution specs because the model reads them straight from your account. Your agent cross-references these profiles with `list_storage_buckets` to ensure your finished MP4 or WebM lands in the correct AWS or Backblaze folder. It verifies the destination path before pushing the button, saving you from failed runs.

Audit your video pipelines

The `get_system_info` tool exposes real-time node health and processing capacity to Claude Desktop. Your agent checks this data to determine if the network has enough active workers to process a batch of 50 videos. If resources look tight, the agent pulls your usage metrics with `get_account_info` to make sure you aren't hitting subscription limits. You get a clear picture of your processing pipeline before committing credits to a massive transcode.

Setup guide

Set up ByteNite 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 ByteNite 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 ByteNite 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 bytenite-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ByteNite MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Restart the Claude Desktop application, and you will see the video tools appear under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, your agent uses `list_templates` to pull your custom encoding profiles. It automatically applies these configurations when you ask it to start a new transcode job.

You can feed a list of source files to your agent in the desktop chat. The agent loops through the files and calls `create_encoding_job` for each one, monitoring their status in real time.

Ask your agent to run `get_account_info` to view your current balance and usage statistics. It displays your active plan details right inside the conversation window.

Your raw video files transfer directly between your storage buckets and the distributed nodes, never passing through the desktop app. Claude Desktop only handles the metadata and job parameters, while your API keys stay encrypted in your local configuration.

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