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

Q: How do I connect the Livepeer (Decentralized Video) MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Save the file and restart your Claude Desktop app to let your agent access the video tools.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle stream moderation using Livepeer (Decentralized Video)?

Your agent can call terminatestream or deletestream directly from the chat UI to stop an active broadcast instantly. This gives you immediate control over your live feeds if a stream violates policy.

Q: Can my agent generate clips from active broadcast sessions?

Yes, your agent uses createclip to extract short video segments from an ongoing live session. The tool returns the clip details and playback links directly in your chat.

Control your Livepeer decentralized video infrastructure directly from the Claude Desktop app or claude.ai web client using this MCP Server.

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The `create_stream` tool lets your AI client launch live broadcasts directly from your chat interface. You can set up real-time WebRTC spaces using `create_room` and assign participants with `create_room_user` without writing a single line of backend boilerplate. If you need to push your broadcast to external platforms, the agent can call `create_multistream_target` and `start_room_egress`. This lets you distribute your feed to Twitch or YouTube while managing the entire live lifecycle from your local desktop client.

On-demand video ingestion and transcoding in your chat

The `request_asset_upload` tool generates direct upload URLs for video files so your agent can ingest assets into the Livepeer network. For files already hosted online, the agent calls `upload_asset_via_url` to pull video assets from HTTP, IPFS, or Arweave endpoints directly. Once the file is in, you can instruct your AI client to process it with `create_transcode_job`. You get back clean metadata and playback URLs through `get_playback_info` without ever opening a separate transcoder dashboard.

Query real-time stream performance using this MCP Server

The `get_realtime_viewership` tool pulls instant concurrent viewer numbers directly into your Claude Desktop chat window. You can check performance across different regions or devices using `get_viewership_metrics` to see exactly where your traffic is coming from. For historical reviews, your agent uses `get_usage_metrics` to calculate the exact number of minutes transcoded and delivered. It gives you raw data on billing and delivery metrics, keeping your infrastructure costs transparent during active campaigns.

Setup guide

Set up Livepeer (Decentralized Video) 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 Livepeer (Decentralized Video) 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 Livepeer (Decentralized Video) 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 livepeer-decentralized-video-mcp.

json

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

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

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Save the file and restart your Claude Desktop app to let your agent access the video tools.

Yes, you can connect the MCP Server to the web-based Claude client by going to Settings, opening the Integrations menu, and pasting your remote server URL. This lets you run stream commands directly from any browser window.

Your agent can call `terminate_stream` or `delete_stream` directly from the chat UI to stop an active broadcast instantly. This gives you immediate control over your live feeds if a stream violates policy.

Yes, your agent uses `create_clip` to extract short video segments from an ongoing live session. The tool returns the clip details and playback links directly in your chat.

Your video files, streaming metadata, and viewer analytics are processed directly on Livepeer's decentralized network. Vinkius handles the secure connection via a zero-trust gateway, meaning your raw video streams never touch unauthorized servers.

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