Mux MCP Server for Claude Code 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Mux as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add mux --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Mux MCP Server
Connect your Mux Video account to your AI agent and take full control of your video infrastructure and streaming workflows through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Mux as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Mux data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Asset Management — List all video assets and get real-time status updates, durations, and playback IDs.
- Asset Creation — Create new video assets instantly by providing a public URL to your source file.
- Live Streaming — Access and monitor your live stream configurations and their current status.
- Direct Uploads — Create secure upload sessions for uploading video files directly.
- Video Analytics — Get recent video view metrics to track your content's reach.
- Deep Inspection — Fetch complete metadata for specific assets or live streams using their unique IDs.
The Mux MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Mux to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Mux MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Mux
Ask Claude: "Using Mux, show me..." — 11 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Mux MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Mux through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Mux tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Mux + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Mux MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Mux tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Mux nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Mux outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Mux status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Mux MCP Tools for Claude Code (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Mux to Claude Code via MCP:
create_asset
Create a new video asset
create_direct_upload
Create a direct upload session
create_live_stream
Create a new live stream
delete_asset
Delete a video asset
delete_live_stream
Delete a live stream
get_asset
Get specific asset details
get_live_stream
Get specific live stream details
get_recent_views
Get recent video views analytics
list_assets
List Mux video assets
list_direct_uploads
List direct video uploads
list_live_streams
List Mux live streams
Example Prompts for Mux in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Mux immediately.
"List all my video assets and show their status."
"Create a new video asset from https://example.com/video.mp4."
"Check recent views for my videos."
Troubleshooting Mux MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Mux to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Mux + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Mux MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Mux with your favorite client
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Connect Mux to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.