Vidyard MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Vidyard 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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claude mcp add vidyard --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Vidyard MCP Server
Connect your Vidyard account to any AI agent and manage your business video library through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Vidyard as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Vidyard data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Video Library — List all video assets stored in your Vidyard dashboard and retrieve unique video IDs
- Metadata & Details — Get technical metadata for any video including length, encoding status, and descriptions
- Player Management — Create, update, and manage video players (facades) to customize how your content is embedded
- Video Organization — Attach videos to specific players and organize your content for different marketing or sales needs
- Direct Stream Access — Retrieve direct stream URLs and raw MP4 download links for various video qualities (480p, 720p, etc.)
- Asset Management — Rename players or permanently delete video assets and player containers from your dashboard
The Vidyard MCP Server exposes 10 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 Vidyard to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Vidyard 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 Vidyard
Ask Claude: "Using Vidyard, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Vidyard MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Vidyard 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 Vidyard 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
Vidyard + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Vidyard MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Vidyard tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Vidyard nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Vidyard outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Vidyard status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Vidyard MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Vidyard to Claude Code via MCP:
attach_video_to_player
Requires both player ID and video ID. Adds a video asset into a specific player container
create_empty_player
Creates a new, empty video player container
delete_video_asset
This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a video asset from Vidyard
delete_video_player
Note that the original video assets are not deleted. Permanently deletes a video player
get_player_details
Retrieves details for a specific video player
get_video_details
Retrieves technical metadata for a specific video asset
get_video_source_files
Retrieves direct stream URLs for various video qualities (480p, 720p, etc.)
list_video_players
Lists all configured video players (facades) in the account
list_videos
Lists all video assets stored in the Vidyard dashboard
update_player_name
Updates the display name or title of an existing player
Example Prompts for Vidyard in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Vidyard immediately.
"List all my videos in Vidyard."
"Get the direct download links for the 'Product Demo' video."
"Create a new player called 'Website Homepage' and attach my latest video to it."
Troubleshooting Vidyard MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Vidyard to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Vidyard + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Vidyard 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 Vidyard with your favorite client
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Connect Vidyard to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.