How to Use the Livepeer (Decentralized Video) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How can I add the Livepeer (Decentralized Video) MCP Server to Claude Code?

Use the command claude mcp add --transport http -- in your terminal. This connects the server to your CLI environment instantly.

Q: Can I retrieve viewership metrics using Livepeer (Decentralized Video) and Claude Code?

You can. Use getviewershipmetrics to pull data into your terminal for analysis or to feed into your monitoring systems.

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Headless stream orchestration for Claude Code

Run `create_stream` directly from your terminal to kick off broadcasts. It is designed for CI/CD pipelines where you need to provision resources without a GUI. You can pipe the output of `get_stream` into your shell scripts to verify your infrastructure state. It works exactly how you expect a command-line tool to function.

Automated transcoding tasks in Claude Code

Trigger `create_transcode_job` as part of your automated build process. It allows you to transform video assets programmatically without manual oversight. You can monitor the progress by calling `get_task` in a loop. It gives you full control over your transcoding queue from your terminal session.

Infrastructure metrics for Claude Code

Query `get_usage_metrics` to track your platform consumption directly in your logs. It provides the raw data you need for your monitoring dashboards. This allows you to build custom reports using simple shell commands. You get the insights you need without any unnecessary overhead.

Setup guide

Set up Livepeer (Decentralized Video) 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 livepeer-decentralized-video-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Livepeer (Decentralized Video) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Livepeer (Decentralized Video) tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http livepeer-decentralized-video-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 Livepeer (Decentralized Video) 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": {
    "livepeer-decentralized-video-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Livepeer (Decentralized Video) MCP in Claude Code

Use the command `claude mcp add --transport http -- ` in your terminal. This connects the server to your CLI environment instantly.

Yes. The server is built for headless environments, allowing you to automate stream creation and asset management within your deployment scripts.

You can. Use `get_viewership_metrics` to pull data into your terminal for analysis or to feed into your monitoring systems.

The connection uses encrypted transport protocols. Your endpoint token ensures that only your authorized CLI instance can interact with your video infrastructure.

The server processes session IDs and event logs in memory. It does not persist your private broadcast information, ensuring that your data remains isolated and secure.

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