How to Use the HeyGen MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add HeyGen to Claude Code?

Use the command claude mcp add followed by the server URL. It saves the config to your local file so you can use it immediately.

Q: Can Claude Code automate HeyGen video records?

Absolutely. You can script the use of removevideorecord to clear out old files after your CI pipeline finishes.

Q: How do I verify HeyGen in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp list to ensure the server is active. Then call testheygenauth to confirm your credentials are correct.

Use Claude Code to drive the HeyGen MCP Server from your terminal for automated video pipelines.

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Pipeline video generation with Claude Code

Integrate HeyGen into your CI/CD flow by invoking `generate_ai_video` from the command line. It is perfect for automated content updates. Pipe the output to other scripts to handle post-generation tasks. It is built for headless operation.

Headless asset management for Claude Code

Use `list_available_avatars` to verify your library before you kick off a render job. It returns the data in a clean format for your shell scripts. You can feed this data into automated loops. It makes managing large batches of content simple.

Check status via Claude Code

Use `get_video_progress` in your cron jobs to track long-running renders. It gives you the status updates you need to trigger the next step. Keep your workflow moving by checking the return codes. It is designed to work with standard Unix pipes.

Setup guide

Set up HeyGen 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 heygen-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http heygen-alternative-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 HeyGen 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": {
    "heygen-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about HeyGen MCP in Claude Code

Use the command `claude mcp add` followed by the server URL. It saves the config to your local file so you can use it immediately.

Absolutely. You can script the use of `remove_video_record` to clear out old files after your CI pipeline finishes.

Your API keys are stored locally in your config file. The connection uses standard transport security to keep your video generation requests safe.

It only touches the metadata required to list, create, and delete your video assets. It does not store your video content locally.

Run `claude mcp list` to ensure the server is active. Then call `test_heygen_auth` to confirm your credentials are correct.

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