How to Use the Cloudflare Stream MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure Cloudflare Stream webhooks using Claude Desktop?

You run the updatewebhook tool inside your desktop chat to set up your endpoint. Claude Desktop sends the URL to Cloudflare Stream, which then starts pushing event notifications to your server.

Q: Can Claude Desktop handle large video uploads to Cloudflare Stream?

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the initiateupload tool to start TUS-protocol uploads. The agent calculates the file size in bytes and passes the base64 metadata to Cloudflare Stream to kick off the upload.

Q: How does Claude Desktop retrieve my storage metrics from Cloudflare Stream?

The agent executes the getstorageusage tool directly from the desktop interface. Claude Desktop displays your total minutes stored and your remaining account capacity in seconds.

Q: Can I manage secure token signing keys with this setup?

Yes, you can generate keys using the createsigningkey tool. Your agent will display the newly created key ID and public key directly in your chat.

Control Cloudflare Stream directly from Claude Desktop to publish videos, configure live feeds, and monitor storage.

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Configure live video feeds inside Claude Desktop

This MCP Server uses `create_live_input` and `create_live_output` to provision live streaming setups directly from your chat window. You tell Claude Desktop where you want to simulcast, and the agent configures your RTMP endpoints and pulls the stream keys instantly. When you need to check active broadcasts, the agent runs `list_live_inputs` to show you what is currently running. You get real-time stream state updates right inside your desktop environment without logging into the dashboard.

Upload and configure video files in Claude Desktop

This MCP Server uses `initiate_upload` to start TUS-protocol uploads directly from your local filesystem. Claude Desktop reads your local video file size, encodes the metadata in base64, and initializes the secure upload chunking process. Once the video is on the server, you can command the agent to run `create_mp4_download` or `create_m4a_download` to generate offline copies for your users. You can also clean up old assets by running `delete_video` directly from your chat prompt.

Automate post-production inside Claude Desktop

This MCP Server runs `generate_caption` and `upload_caption` to handle accessibility requirements for your video catalog. Claude Desktop instructs Cloudflare to transcribe your audio, saving you from manual VTT creation and upload steps. To protect your brand assets, you can instruct the agent to execute `create_watermark` and apply it across your video library. You get instant confirmation and updated video URLs without leaving the desktop interface.

Setup guide

Set up Cloudflare Stream 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 Cloudflare Stream 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 Cloudflare Stream 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 cloudflare-stream-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Cloudflare Stream MCP in Claude Desktop

You run the `update_webhook` tool inside your desktop chat to set up your endpoint. Claude Desktop sends the URL to Cloudflare Stream, which then starts pushing event notifications to your server.

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the `initiate_upload` tool to start TUS-protocol uploads. The agent calculates the file size in bytes and passes the base64 metadata to Cloudflare Stream to kick off the upload.

The agent executes the `get_storage_usage` tool directly from the desktop interface. Claude Desktop displays your total minutes stored and your remaining account capacity in seconds.

Yes, you can generate keys using the `create_signing_key` tool. Your agent will display the newly created key ID and public key directly in your chat.

This MCP Server runs inside a local V8 sandbox, meaning your live stream keys and video metadata never touch third-party servers. All authentication tokens remain local to Claude Desktop, passing directly to Cloudflare via secure HTTPS.

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