Creatomate MCP Server for Claude Code 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Creatomate 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 creatomate --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Creatomate MCP Server
Integrate Creatomate, the powerful video automation platform, directly into your AI workflow. Generate high-quality videos from templates, manage your media assets, and monitor rendering tasks using natural language.
Claude Code registers Creatomate as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Creatomate data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Automated Rendering — Trigger new video renders using dynamic templates and custom modifications via chat.
- Template Exploration — List and inspect available video templates and their dynamic fields.
- Asset Management — Manage your library of images, videos, and audio files used in your projects.
- Status Tracking — Monitor the progress of rendering tasks and retrieve final video URLs in real-time.
The Creatomate MCP Server exposes 9 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 Creatomate to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Creatomate 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 Creatomate
Ask Claude: "Using Creatomate, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Creatomate MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Creatomate 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 Creatomate 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
Creatomate + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Creatomate MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Creatomate tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Creatomate nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Creatomate outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Creatomate status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Creatomate MCP Tools for Claude Code (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Creatomate to Claude Code via MCP:
get_project_settings
Retrieve settings and metadata for the current project
get_render_status
Check the status and get the URL of a rendered video
get_template_details
Get structure and dynamic fields for a template
list_media_assets
List uploaded media assets (images, videos, audio)
list_recent_renders
List recent video rendering tasks and their status
list_video_automations
List automated video workflows
list_video_templates
List all video templates available in your project
render_video
Trigger a new video render using a template and modifications
search_templates_by_name
Search for video templates by name
Example Prompts for Creatomate in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Creatomate immediately.
"Render a video using template 't8s9df7' with the text 'Flash Sale!' and background image 'sale.jpg'."
"What's the status of my video render 'r123abc'?"
"List all video templates in my project."
Troubleshooting Creatomate MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Creatomate to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Creatomate + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Creatomate 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 Creatomate with your favorite client
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Connect Creatomate to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.