Bring Video Hosting
to Claude Code
Learn how to connect SproutVideo to Claude Code and start using 11 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the SproutVideo MCP Server?
Connect your SproutVideo account to any AI agent and simplify your video hosting and content management through natural conversation.
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
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your SproutVideo API Key from your account settings
3. Start managing your video library from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Built-in capabilities (11)
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
Why Claude Code?
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.
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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 SproutVideo 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
SproutVideo in Claude Code
SproutVideo and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect SproutVideo 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.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 3,400+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for SproutVideo in Claude Code
The SproutVideo 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 11 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.
* 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
How Vinkius secures
SproutVideo for Claude Code
Every tool call from Claude Code to the SproutVideo MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I list all my hosted videos using my AI agent?
Yes! Use the list_videos tool to retrieve a comprehensive list of all videos currently hosted in your account.
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.
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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