How do I choose the right avatar for my video?

Use the `list_available_avatars` tool to browse all options. Your agent will provide the names and unique `avatar_id` for each character, which you can then use in your generation requests.

Can I generate a video without specifying an avatar or voice?

Yes! Use the `generate_from_prompt` tool (Video Agent). Simply describe what you want, and HeyGen will automatically select the best-matching avatar and voice for your content.

Is it possible to automate personalized videos for multiple customers?

Absolutely. Use the `create_from_template` tool by providing a `templateId` and a set of variables. Your AI agent can iterate through your customer list and trigger unique videos for each person.

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HeyGen MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Create From Template, Generate Ai Video, Generate From Prompt, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add HeyGen 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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About HeyGen MCP Server

Connect your HeyGen account to any AI agent and take full control of your AI video production and avatar workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers HeyGen 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 HeyGen data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Avatar Video Generation — Create high-quality videos by selecting from a diverse range of AI avatars and professional voices
One-Shot Production — Use the AI Video Agent to generate complete videos from a single text prompt automatically
Template Automation — Generate personalized videos at scale by replacing variables in your predefined HeyGen templates
Asset Management — Upload media assets (images, audio, video) and manage your creation library programmatically
Status Monitoring — Track the progress of video generation jobs and retrieve instant download links upon completion

The HeyGen 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.

All 12 HeyGen tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to HeyGen through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning ai-avatars, video-generation, text-to-video, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_from_template

Use template for video

generate_ai_video

Create avatar video

generate_from_prompt

One-shot prompt to video

get_api_status

Check connection

get_video_progress

Check video status

list_available_avatars

List AI actors

list_available_voices

List AI voices

list_generated_videos

List past creations

list_video_templates

List design templates

remove_video_record

Delete video

test_heygen_auth

Verify credentials

upload_media_asset

Add image/audio source

Connect HeyGen to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire HeyGen into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 HeyGen

Ask Claude: "Using HeyGen, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the HeyGen MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with HeyGen 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 HeyGen 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

HeyGen + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the HeyGen MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed HeyGen tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query HeyGen nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe HeyGen outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query HeyGen status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for HeyGen in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with HeyGen immediately.

"Generate a video from prompt: 'A professional man introducing our new AI cloud services'."

"Show me a list of all available English voices in HeyGen."

"Check the status of video job 'v123456789'."

Troubleshooting HeyGen MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting HeyGen to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

HeyGen + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating HeyGen MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.