Bring Ai Avatars
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect HeyGen to Cursor 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
Gemini
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 Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns HeyGen into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from HeyGen and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 11 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
HeyGen in Cursor
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 Cursor 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 Cursor
Every request between Cursor 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.
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.
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.
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