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.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

HeyGen MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 12 tools to Create From Template, Generate Ai Video, Generate From Prompt, and more

Name: HeyGen
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Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 12 Tools IDE

Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect HeyGen through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "heygen-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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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.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple HeyGen tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf

When Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP

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

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using HeyGen

Open Cascade and ask: "Using HeyGen, help me...". 12 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the HeyGen MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with HeyGen through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

HeyGen + Windsurf Use Cases

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

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from HeyGen and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query HeyGen tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from HeyGen and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine HeyGen data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for HeyGen in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf

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

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

HeyGen + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating HeyGen MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.