How to Use the HeyGen MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the HeyGen MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add with the Vinkius transport details. The CLI agent will configure the connection, giving you immediate access to tools like generatevideo from your shell.

Q: Can I list my video history from the command line?

Yes, the agent runs listvideos to pull your recent render history. It prints a clean, formatted list of your video IDs and statuses directly to stdout.

Pipe terminal outputs and trigger HeyGen video generation directly from your CLI with Claude Code.

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Headless video pipelines in Claude Code

Run the `generate_from_template` tool inside Claude Code to trigger video renders from your terminal. The CLI agent passes your shell variables directly into the JSON payload, avoiding the web interface entirely. You can pipe the terminal output into other command-line utilities. Claude Code polls `get_video_status` until it returns the completed URL, allowing you to feed that video link directly into curl or your deployment scripts.

CLI-driven localization using this MCP Server

Call the `translate_video` tool from Claude Code to translate video files in bulk. The CLI agent accepts video paths, runs the translation process, and manages the output files without requiring any graphical interface. This headless setup fits perfectly into your existing bash scripts. The CLI agent tracks translation jobs, verifies when they finish, and prints the final CDN links directly to your console.

Terminal-based avatar inventory checks

Use the `list_avatars` tool inside Claude Code to search your presenter inventory. The CLI agent executes this alongside `list_avatar_groups` to filter presenters by language, gender, or style right inside your shell. Once you find the correct avatar ID, you can copy it or have the agent write it to a local environment file. It makes managing your video assets as fast as searching a text file.

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-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-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-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about HeyGen MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add` with the Vinkius transport details. The CLI agent will configure the connection, giving you immediate access to tools like `generate_video` from your shell.

Yes, you can instruct the CLI agent to read a local CSV file of template variables. It will loop through the rows and trigger `generate_from_template` for each entry.

Run a quick command asking the agent for your account status. It calls `get_api_profile` and displays your remaining render credits directly in your terminal window.

Yes, the agent runs `list_videos` to pull your recent render history. It prints a clean, formatted list of your video IDs and statuses directly to stdout.

The terminal connection runs through Vinkius's zero-trust gateway, which handles the secure handshake. Your raw template configurations and video files are never cached locally on your machine.

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