Descript MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Descript 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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claude mcp add descript --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Descript MCP Server
Connect Descript to your AI agent and manage your video and podcast production pipeline conversationally.
Claude Code registers Descript as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Descript data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Project Management — List, search, and retrieve project details including compositions, transcripts, and media files.
- Transcript Access — Pull full transcriptions from any Descript project for repurposing into blog posts, social content, or subtitles.
- Media Exports — Retrieve exported audio and video files, download links, and export statuses.
- Drive Organization — Navigate your Descript drives and projects to find specific recordings or compositions.
The Descript MCP Server exposes 8 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 Descript to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Descript 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 Descript
Ask Claude: "Using Descript, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Descript MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Descript 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 Descript 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
Descript + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Descript MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Descript tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Descript nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Descript outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Descript status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Descript MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Descript to Claude Code via MCP:
create_export
Export a project
create_transcription
Supports audio and video files. Transcribe a media file
get_project
Get project details
get_transcription
Get transcription result
list_drives
List team drives
list_exports
List project exports
list_projects
List all Descript projects
list_templates
List available templates
Example Prompts for Descript in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Descript immediately.
"List all my Descript projects."
"Get the full transcript of 'Podcast Ep 47'."
"Check if my latest video export is ready for download."
Troubleshooting Descript MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Descript to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Descript + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Descript 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 Descript with your favorite client
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Connect Descript to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.