How to Use the Descript MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install the Descript MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http descript-mcp -- URL in your terminal. This adds the server to your local /.claude.json configuration file.

Q: Can I pipe a Descript transcript to another CLI tool in Claude Code?

Yes, you can ask Claude Code to fetch the transcript using gettranscription and direct the terminal output to your local files or scripts.

Q: How do I check my Descript exports using Claude Code over MCP?

Ask the CLI to check your renders. It runs listexports and prints the status of your active export jobs directly in your terminal.

Q: Does Claude Code support batching Descript projects?

Yes, the command-line agent can run listprojects to find target files and sequentially trigger createexport for each one.

Run Descript transcription pipelines and project exports directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Terminal-driven transcription with this MCP Server

Run a single command to trigger `create_transcription` and pull the text right into your shell. Claude Code handles the background polling using `get_transcription` without forcing you to switch windows. You can pipe the terminal output directly to other CLI tools or save it to a file, skipping the browser completely.

Trigger Descript exports from your shell

Start video renders using `create_export` directly from your terminal session. Claude Code monitors the job with `list_exports` so you don't have to watch a progress bar. This lets you chain video rendering via the MCP Server into your deployment scripts or cron jobs, automating your post-production pipeline.

Inspect drive and project structures from the CLI

Query your entire asset library with `list_drives` and `list_projects` without launching a heavy GUI. Claude Code retrieves project parameters using `get_project` and lists available layouts with `list_templates` to prepare your batch jobs.

Setup guide

Set up Descript MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see descript-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Descript transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Descript tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http descript-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Descript MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Descript MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http descript-mcp -- [URL]` in your terminal. This adds the server to your local `~/.claude.json` configuration file.

Yes, you can ask Claude Code to fetch the transcript using `get_transcription` and direct the terminal output to your local files or scripts.

Ask the CLI to check your renders. It runs `list_exports` and prints the status of your active export jobs directly in your terminal.

Yes, the command-line agent can run `list_projects` to find target files and sequentially trigger `create_export` for each one.

Vinkius runs the server in a zero-trust sandbox, so your session keys and audio files are never stored. Claude Code communicates over an encrypted channel, keeping your media metadata private.

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