Frame.io MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Frame.io 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 the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add frameio --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Frame.io MCP Server
Connect your Frame.io account to any AI agent to automate your video collaboration and creative workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Frame.io is the industry-leading platform for reviewing and approving media, allowing teams to stay in sync from anywhere in the world. This MCP server enables you to manage your projects, retrieve asset metadata, and participate in time-coded discussions directly through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Frame.io as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Frame.io data drives decisions without human intervention.
Key Features
- Project Oversight — List all projects within your teams and fetch detailed metadata including ownership and status.
- Asset Management — List files and folders within projects and retrieve complete metadata for specific media assets.
- Collaborative Feedback — List all comments on an asset and add new time-coded feedback directly from your chat interface.
- Review Coordination — Access and list review links to monitor how your media is being shared with external stakeholders.
- Team Interaction — List team members and collaborators to maintain full context of who is involved in each project.
- Directory Structure — Navigate through folders and sub-folders within your project library to organize your work effectively.
- Real-time Monitoring — Fetch specific asset details or comments to keep your post-production workflow moving fast.
The Frame.io MCP Server exposes 12 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 Frame.io to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Frame.io 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 Frame.io
Ask Claude: "Using Frame.io, show me..." — 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Frame.io MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Frame.io 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 Frame.io 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
Frame.io + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Frame.io MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Frame.io tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Frame.io nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Frame.io outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Frame.io status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Frame.io MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Frame.io to Claude Code via MCP:
add_comment
Post a new comment
get_asset_details
Get asset metadata
get_my_profile
Get current user profile
get_project_details
Get project metadata
list_accounts
List billing accounts
list_asset_comments
List comments on an asset
list_assets
List assets or folder contents
list_collaborators
List project collaborators
list_folders
List folders in project
list_projects
List projects in a team
list_review_links
List project review links
list_teams
List Frame.io teams
Example Prompts for Frame.io in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Frame.io immediately.
"List all my projects in Frame.io team 'team_abc123'."
"Show me the last 5 comments on video asset 'vid_9876'."
"Add a comment to 'vid_9876': 'Great work, let\'s proceed to export' at 120 seconds."
Troubleshooting Frame.io MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Frame.io to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Frame.io + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Frame.io 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 Frame.io with your favorite client
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Connect Frame.io to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.