How do I get a Creatomate API Key?

Log in to your Creatomate account, select your project, and navigate to **Project Settings > API Keys** to generate a secret key.

Can I provide dynamic text for videos?

Yes, you can use the 'modifications' parameter in the render_video tool to swap text, images, or colors defined in your template.

What is the rendering time?

Rendering time depends on video length and complexity, but Creatomate is optimized for speed. You can use the get_render_status tool to check when it's done.

Creatomate MCP Server for Cursor 9 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": {
    "creatomate": {
      "url": "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.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Creatomate into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Creatomate and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 9 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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 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 Creatomate to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Creatomate 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 Creatomate

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Creatomate, help me...". 9 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Creatomate MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Creatomate 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

Creatomate + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Creatomate 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

Creatomate MCP Tools for Cursor (9)

These 9 tools become available when you connect Creatomate to Cursor 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 Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor

Common issues when connecting Creatomate 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.

Creatomate + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Creatomate 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.