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Bring Video Rendering
to Claude Code

Learn how to connect Shotstack to Claude Code and start using 10 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

Create Video TemplateGet Hosted Asset DetailsGet Render StatusIngest Media SourceList Assets From RenderList Hosted AssetsList Ingested SourcesList Recent RendersList TemplatesRender Video
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What is the Shotstack MCP Server?

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.

Built-in capabilities (10)

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

Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers Shotstack 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 Shotstack data drives decisions without human intervention.

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    Single-command setup: claude mcp add registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

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    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 Shotstack 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

See it in action

Shotstack in Claude Code

AI Agent→Vinkius
High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

Shotstack and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect Shotstack to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

3,400+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
60%Token savings
Raw MCP
Vinkius
Server catalogFind and host yourself3,400+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
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Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Shotstack in Claude Code

The Shotstack 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. All 10 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

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Shotstack
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* 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

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures Shotstack for Claude Code

Every tool call from Claude Code to the Shotstack MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

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.

02

How do I list all my available cloud video templates?

Simply ask the agent to run the list_templates action. It will retrieve the full catalog of video templates configured in your Shotstack account.

03

How do I find my Shotstack API Key?

Log in to your Shotstack dashboard and navigate to the API Keys section. You will find both Stage and Production keys there.

04

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

05

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.

06

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.

07

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

08

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable