SproutVideo MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 11 tools to Create Playlist, Delete Video, Get Account, and more
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add SproutVideo 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 Vinkius.
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The SproutVideo app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 11 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install SproutVideo and 3,400+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add sproutvideo --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About SproutVideo MCP Server
Connect your SproutVideo account to any AI agent and simplify your video hosting and content management through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers SproutVideo 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 SproutVideo data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Video Management — List all hosted videos, retrieve detailed metadata, and monitor playback stats and plays
- Playlist Control — Query and manage video playlists to organize your content delivery
- Metadata Automation — Update video titles, descriptions, and tags programmatically directly from your agent
- Cleanup & Maintenance — Delete old or redundant videos and manage your storage usage
- Operational Insights — Query video tags to understand your library structure and content distribution
The SproutVideo 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.
All 11 SproutVideo tools available for Claude Code
When Claude Code connects to SproutVideo through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning video-hosting, video-cms, streaming, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create a new video playlist
Delete a video
Get account information and usage
Get details for a specific playlist
Get analytics for a specific video
Get details for a specific video
List all video folders
List video playlists
List video tags
List SproutVideo videos
Update video details
Connect SproutVideo to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to wire SproutVideo into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using SproutVideo
Why Use Claude Code with the SproutVideo MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with SproutVideo 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 SproutVideo 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
SproutVideo + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the SproutVideo MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed SproutVideo tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query SproutVideo nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe SproutVideo outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query SproutVideo status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Example Prompts for SproutVideo in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with SproutVideo immediately.
"List all videos in SproutVideo."
"Show me the video engagement analytics for all published videos with viewer retention data."
"Create a new playlist called Product Tutorials and add the top 5 most viewed tutorial videos."
Troubleshooting SproutVideo MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting SproutVideo to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
SproutVideo + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating SproutVideo 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.