How to Use the Loom (Async Video Messaging) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Loom (Async Video Messaging) MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to your local claudedesktopconfig.json file. For the browser version of Claude Desktop, paste the secure Vinkius URL into your custom connector settings.

Q: Can Claude Desktop search through my Loom (Async Video Messaging) recordings?

Yes, it can. Your agent uses listvideos to scan your library and then pulls transcripts to find specific keywords.

Q: Can I delete videos using this tool?

Yes, the deletevideo tool permanently removes clips from your workspace. Be careful, because this action is immediate and cannot be undone.

Search video transcripts, audit viewing metrics, and update titles directly within Claude Desktop.

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Parse Loom Video Transcripts in Claude Desktop

The `get_transcript` tool fetches the raw text of any recorded message so your agent can analyze, summarize, or extract action items without you watching the file. You feed the video ID to Claude Desktop, and it returns the exact spoken words in seconds. This means you can ask your chat client to draft follow-up emails based on a demo or extract technical specifications from a screen share. It saves you from scrubbing through timelines just to find a single command or setting.

Track Viewer Metrics with this Loom MCP Server

The `get_video_analytics` tool pulls view counts and drop-off rates directly into your workspace. Claude Desktop maps this data to see which parts of your engineering updates are actually getting watched. Instead of guessing if your team saw the API changes, you run a quick query to inspect engagement. Your agent handles the heavy lifting, comparing viewer lists with your team roster to flag who missed the update.

Clean Up Workspace Metadata and Folders

The `update_video` and `delete_video` tools let you organize your recordings without opening a browser. You tell Claude Desktop to rename outdated tutorials or purge old clips that are no longer relevant. Managing folders happens instantly through `list_folders`, giving you an organized structure for your team's recordings. You keep your workspace clean by letting your agent handle the tedious file management chores.

Setup guide

Set up Loom (Async Video Messaging) 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 Loom (Async Video Messaging) 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 Loom (Async Video Messaging) 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 loom-async-video-messaging-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "loom-async-video-messaging-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Loom (Async Video Messaging) MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file. For the browser version of Claude Desktop, paste the secure Vinkius URL into your custom connector settings.

Yes, it can. Your agent uses `list_videos` to scan your library and then pulls transcripts to find specific keywords.

You get instant summaries of long design reviews without opening a single link. It turns video recordings into searchable, actionable text blocks inside your chat window.

Yes, the `delete_video` tool permanently removes clips from your workspace. Be careful, because this action is immediate and cannot be undone.

Vinkius runs this MCP server inside an isolated, zero-trust V8 sandbox. Your video transcripts, viewer analytics, and member lists are only accessed when you prompt Claude Desktop, keeping your workspace data secure.

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