How long does video rendering take?

The `create_avatar_video` command submits the job instantly. Rendering typically takes 2–10 minutes depending on length. Use `get_video_details` to check progress and retrieve the final URL.

Can I use my custom avatars?

Yes. The `list_avatars` tool returns both stock and custom avatars tied to your account. You can use any avatar ID when creating videos.

Which Synthesia plan is required?

API access requires a Creator or Enterprise plan. Free and Starter plans do not include API keys. Check the Integrations tab in your Synthesia dashboard to verify eligibility.

Synthesia MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "synthesia": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Synthesia MCP Server

Bring the full power of synthetic enterprise video generation directly into your conversational environment with the Synthesia MCP connector. By granting your LLM authorized operational access to the Synthesia API matrix, you transform your assistant into a virtual studio director. Programmatically retrieve active templates, inspect available voice models, spawn new avatar streams from zero, or dub existing media seamlessly without navigating away from your terminal interface.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Synthesia into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Synthesia and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Virtual Directing — Instantiate real-time video renderings using create_avatar_video, mapping structural inputs to specific avatar matrices found via list_avatars.
Template Automation — Process repetitive layouts logically calling create_video_from_template, assigning JSON payloads seamlessly over defined blueprints.
Studio Lifecycle Management — Query active rendering progress cleanly with get_video_details and prune discarded tracks strictly invoking delete_video.
Localization & Dubbing — Effortlessly pull native voice ranges (list_voices) and trigger AI localized dubbing routines targeting existing records utilizing dub_video.

The Synthesia MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor 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 Synthesia to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Synthesia MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Synthesia

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Synthesia, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Synthesia MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Synthesia through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Synthesia + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Synthesia MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Synthesia MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Synthesia to Cursor via MCP:

create_avatar_video

Returns a video ID. Creates an AI avatar video from a script

create_video_from_template

Returns a video ID. Creates a video using a pre-defined Synthesia template

delete_video

This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a Synthesia video

dub_video

Dubs an existing video into another language

get_template_details

Retrieves details for a specific template

get_video_details

Retrieves status and details for a specific video

list_avatars

Lists all available AI avatars

list_templates

Lists available video templates

list_videos

Lists all videos in the account

list_voices

Lists available AI voices

Example Prompts for Synthesia in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Synthesia immediately.

"Give me a list of internal AI video templates, select one related to 'customer support', and execute a creation pass using proper test inputs."

"List the available AI avatars, focusing on professional corporate styles."

"Check the status of my recent video task 'vid-9920'."

Troubleshooting Synthesia MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Synthesia to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Synthesia + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Synthesia MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.