Bring Ai Avatars
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect HeyGen to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings HeyGen data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
HeyGen in VS Code Copilot
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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot 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.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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