CaptionHub MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add CaptionHub 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.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add captionhub --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About CaptionHub MCP Server
Connect your CaptionHub account to any AI agent and orchestrate your video localization, AI-powered transcription, and subtitle approval workflows through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers CaptionHub as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where CaptionHub data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Project Oversight — List all localization projects and retrieve detailed metadata, including source and target languages.
- Automated Transcription — Trigger AI-powered auto-transcription for your video assets directly from your workspace.
- Caption Lifecycle — Handover, approve, or archive caption sets for specific languages using natural language.
- Export Coordination — Retrieve export links for finished captions in various formats straight from your workspace.
- Workflow Automation — Monitor active webhooks and project statuses to ensure your localization pipeline is efficient.
- Data Deep Dives — Get detailed data for specific project, caption, or user IDs using natural language.
The CaptionHub MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 CaptionHub to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the CaptionHub MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using CaptionHub
Ask Claude: "Using CaptionHub, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the CaptionHub MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with CaptionHub 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 CaptionHub 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
CaptionHub + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the CaptionHub MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed CaptionHub tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query CaptionHub nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe CaptionHub outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query CaptionHub status endpoints and alert on anomalies
CaptionHub MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect CaptionHub to Claude Code via MCP:
approve_captions
Approve a caption set for a specific language
archive_project
Archive a project permanently
create_project
Create a new captioning project
export_captions
Get the export URL for a caption set
get_account_info
Retrieve core account information
get_project_details
Get details of a specific project
list_projects
List all video captioning projects
list_webhooks
List all active webhooks
transcribe_video
Trigger AI auto-transcription for a project
update_project
Update project metadata
Example Prompts for CaptionHub in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with CaptionHub immediately.
"List all my current video projects in CaptionHub."
"Start auto-transcription for the 'Product Keynote' project."
"Get the French subtitle export link for project proj_123."
Troubleshooting CaptionHub MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting CaptionHub to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
CaptionHub + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating CaptionHub 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.Connect CaptionHub with your favorite client
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Connect CaptionHub to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.