Bring Ai Avatars
to Claude Code
Create your Vinkius account to connect HeyGen to Claude Code and start using all 11 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the HeyGen MCP Server?
Connect your HeyGen account to any AI agent and take full control of your AI-powered video production and avatar management through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Avatar Oversight — List all available avatars, including public, instant, and custom photo avatars.
- Video Generation — Trigger studio-quality video generation tasks by providing scenes and avatar configurations.
- Template Automation — Create personalized videos at scale by replacing variables in pre-designed templates.
- Status Tracking — Monitor the progress of your video generation tasks and retrieve final URLs when ready.
- Video Translation — Automatically translate existing videos into multiple languages with seamless lip-syncing.
- History & Analytics — Browse your history of generated videos and interactive streaming sessions.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your HeyGen API Key (found in User Settings > Developer)
- Start generating AI videos from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual configuration in the studio for every video. Your AI assistant acts as a dedicated Video Producer or Creative Director.
Who is this for?
- Content Creators — instantly generate talking head videos for social media or training without a camera.
- Marketing Teams — automate personalized video outreach at scale using templates.
- Learning & Development — quickly update and translate training content for global teams.
Built-in capabilities (11)
Pass the variable mapping as a JSON string in "variables_json". Create a video by replacing variables in a template
Pass the scenes and avatar configuration as a JSON string in "body_json" (e.g., {"video_inputs": [...]}). Manually trigger studio video generation
Get information about the current API account
Get structure and variable definitions for a specific template
Returns "completed" with a "video_url" when ready. Check the status and retrieve the URL of a generated video
List categorized groups of avatars
Use this to find the "avatar_id" for video generation. List all available HeyGen avatars
List history of interactive streaming sessions
List all video templates
List history of generated videos
Pass the configuration as a JSON string in "body_json". Translate an existing video into another language with lip-sync
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers HeyGen 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 HeyGen data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters 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
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using HeyGen tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
HeyGen in Claude Code
Why run HeyGen with Vinkius?
The HeyGen connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 11 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect HeyGen using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
HeyGen and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect HeyGen to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
HeyGen for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and HeyGen is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my HeyGen API Key?
Log in to your HeyGen account, navigate to User Settings, and select the Developer tab. You will be able to generate and copy your unique API key from there.
How can I generate a video using a template?
First, use list_templates to find the template you want. Then, use the generate_from_template tool by providing the template ID and a JSON string mapping the variables (like text or image URLs) you want to replace.
Can I translate existing videos into other languages?
Yes! Use the translate_video tool. You must provide the source video URL and the target language code. HeyGen will generate a new version of the video with the translated audio and lip-syncing.
Is the integration secure for creative data?
Absolutely. The integration uses official HeyGen API keys over HTTPS. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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