How to Use the Kapwing MCP in Claude

Q: How do I start a video render on Kapwing using Claude Desktop?

Use the createrender tool inside your chat window. Provide the width, height, and layer details, and Claude Desktop will send the JSON payload to initiate the export.

Q: Can I monitor my active Kapwing exports directly inside Claude Desktop?

Yes, the getrenderstatus tool checks the progress of your jobs. Claude Desktop polls the API and returns the final MP4 download URL when finished.

Q: How do I view my past Kapwing renders within Claude Desktop?

Run the listrenders tool to display your complete history. Claude Desktop fetches your account's video list, letting you reference previous files.

Generate finished videos from raw JSON data and track your render jobs directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Trigger video renders inside your chat window

You can kick off new video exports inside Claude Desktop using the `create_render` tool by passing width, height, and layer configurations. Your agent parses your creative ideas, converts them to JSON layers, and sends the raw payload straight to the renderer. No manual clicking through timeline editors or dragging video clips around. The local desktop client processes these requests through the MCP Server, translating your chat prompts into structured media assets within seconds.

Track exports with the Claude Desktop MCP Server

Checking the progress of your active video exports happens instantly with the `get_render_status` tool. Claude Desktop monitors the render queue and retrieves the download URL the second the processing completes. You don't have to keep refreshing a dashboard or waiting on email notifications. The desktop app handles the polling in the background, keeping you updated on the exact status of your MP4 files.

Manage video libraries in your chat

Pulling your entire history of video exports is handled by the `list_renders` tool. Claude Desktop reads your account history to display a clean list of past jobs and assets. This lets you reuse old templates or grab previous downloads without opening a browser tab. Your agent scans the results to find specific assets you created earlier.

Setup guide

Set up Kapwing MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Kapwing MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Kapwing MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under kapwing-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Kapwing MCP in Claude Desktop

Use the `create_render` tool inside your chat window. Provide the width, height, and layer details, and Claude Desktop will send the JSON payload to initiate the export.

Yes, the `get_render_status` tool checks the progress of your jobs. Claude Desktop polls the API and returns the final MP4 download URL when finished.

Run the `list_renders` tool to display your complete history. Claude Desktop fetches your account's video list, letting you reference previous files.

Not at all. You configure the MCP server in your local JSON settings file, and your agent handles all the raw JSON structuring for you.

Your video assets, JSON layer templates, and render IDs are processed locally or sent directly to the secure API via the MCP connection. Vinkius runs this in a zero-trust sandbox, meaning your API tokens and raw media inputs never persist on external servers.

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