How to Use the Elai AI Video MCP in Claude

Q: Can I list my templates with Elai AI Video on Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can. Claude Desktop uses listvideotemplates to pull your custom layouts directly into the chat. You then choose one to start your script.

Q: How does the Elai AI Video MCP Server handle voice selection in Claude Desktop?

The server provides the listavailablevoices tool to your agent. Claude Desktop reads the supported languages and applies your choice to the draft.

Q: What is the quickest way to find finished files?

Ask your agent to run listsuccessfullyrenderedvideos. You get a clean list of completed video URLs right in your conversation.

Generate video drafts and trigger renders directly inside Claude Desktop without leaving your chat window.

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Script and spin up videos inside Claude Desktop

The `create_new_ai_video` tool lets your desktop agent generate a video project using your custom script or a template. You feed Claude Desktop your script, and the MCP Server builds the draft in your Elai account. This eliminates the need to open a browser and copy-paste text between apps. Your agent runs the setup, selects the layout with `list_video_templates`, and prepares the draft for review in seconds.

Select voices and avatars via Claude Desktop MCP Server

The `list_available_avatars` tool fetches the exact digital actors available in your account directly inside the Claude Desktop chat interface. You can match these avatars with specific vocal tones using `list_available_voices` to fit your target audience. Claude Desktop parses this live list to suggest the best pairings for your script. You don't have to guess IDs or look up voice listings on a separate web dashboard.

Track rendering status and credits in real time

The `get_video_details` tool monitors active rendering jobs and reports the progress back to Claude Desktop. Your agent checks the status of your queue using `list_latest_video_projects` and `list_successfully_rendered_videos` to let you know when files are ready. You can also run `get_elai_account_metadata` to check your remaining render credits before starting a heavy job. This keeps your video production pipeline transparent and budget-conscious without manual tracking.

Setup guide

Set up Elai AI Video 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 Elai AI Video 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 Elai AI Video 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 elai-ai-video-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elai-ai-video-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Elai AI Video MCP in Claude Desktop

You ask Claude Desktop to initiate the render on a draft. The agent calls `trigger_video_rendering` with your project ID. It then tracks the job status until it finishes.

Yes, you can. Claude Desktop uses `list_video_templates` to pull your custom layouts directly into the chat. You then choose one to start your script.

The server provides the `list_available_voices` tool to your agent. Claude Desktop reads the supported languages and applies your choice to the draft.

Ask your agent to run `list_successfully_rendered_videos`. You get a clean list of completed video URLs right in your conversation.

Your Elai API credentials stay inside the Claude Desktop local configuration file. The server only transmits script texts, video IDs, and avatar selections to Elai's API, keeping your account metadata secure.

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