Shotstack MCP Server with 10 Tools Ready for AI Agents

Name: Shotstack
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Author: Vinkius

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Render and edit videos programmatically with a cloud API that generates personalized video content at scale from templates. Unlock 10 tools ready out of the box. Connect this App Connector to instantly empower AI agents like Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client with advanced capabilities.

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What is the Shotstack MCP Server?

The Shotstack MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Shotstack via 10 tools. Render and edit videos programmatically with a cloud API that generates personalized video content at scale from templates. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.

Built-in capabilities (10)

create_video_templateget_hosted_asset_detailsget_render_statusingest_media_sourcelist_assets_from_renderlist_hosted_assetslist_ingested_sourceslist_recent_renderslist_templatesrender_video

Tools for your AI Agents to operate Shotstack

Ask your AI agent "Check the status of my latest video render in Shotstack." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real Shotstack data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.

Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.

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The Shotstack App Connector works with every AI agent you already use

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Use all 10 Shotstack tools with your AI agents right now

Empower your AI agents to connect to Shotstack and securely perform advanced actions on Vinkius infrastructure. Beyond a simple connection, you gain an advanced AI Gateway that provides complete visibility into agent activity, ensuring maximum governance and optimized token usage.

create_video_template

Save an edit as a reusable template

get_hosted_asset_details

Get details for a hosted file

get_render_status

Check the status of a render job

ingest_media_source

Upload or fetch a source asset

list_assets_from_render

) associated with a specific job ID. Find all files created by a specific render

list_hosted_assets

List all hosted media files

list_ingested_sources

List all ingested media sources

list_recent_renders

List recent render history

list_templates

List available video templates

render_video

Returns a render ID. Start a new video render job

What the Shotstack MCP Server unlocks

Connect your Shotstack account to any AI agent and take full control of your high-volume video editing and media orchestration through natural conversation. Shotstack provides a powerful API-first platform for rendering videos, managing cloud templates, and ingesting assets directly from your chat interface.

What you can do

Video Rendering Orchestration — Trigger professional video renders from JSON-based templates or custom edits programmatically.
Template Lifecycle Management — Create and monitor cloud-based video templates to ensure consistent automated outputs directly from the AI interface.
Asset & Ingest Control — Ingest source media and manage your hosted assets to maintain a clear overview of your production resources.
Render Intelligence — Retrieve real-time render statuses and detailed metadata to track the progress of your video pipeline via natural language.
Operational Monitoring — List available renders, templates, and source assets using simple AI commands to ensure your production is optimized.

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Shotstack API Key from your dashboard (Stage or Production)
3. Start generating cloud videos from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

No more manual status checking or template hunting. Your AI acts as a dedicated video producer or media coordinator.

Who is this for?

Video Developers — quickly test render configurations and monitor template performance without writing complex scripts.
Content Marketers — automate the generation of personalized video content and monitor render progress via natural conversation.
Operations Teams — streamline the management of cloud assets and monitor production usage directly within the chat.

Frequently asked questions about the Shotstack MCP Server

Can my AI automatically check the progress of a video render just by providing its ID?

Yes! Use the get_render_status tool with the Render ID. Your agent will respond with the current status (e.g., 'rendering', 'done') and the final video URL if completed.