Can I manage captions and subtitles with this MCP?

Yes. You can use the MCP to list all available caption tracks for a video, confirming which languages are supported. This is critical for maintaining a coordinated global viewer experience.

Is this good for tracking video performance?

It is. You can retrieve detailed performance metrics, including total plays and impressions, using the dedicated analytics capability. This helps you coordinate your content strategy based on real data.

Does it help with video organization?

Absolutely. You can list your entire video library, and you can also list chapters for a video, which helps structure the content for the viewer.

What kind of videos can I manage?

This MCP handles high-fidelity video content. You can create new video objects, update existing metadata, or even permanently delete assets from your library.

How do I find my api.video API Key?

Log in to your account, navigate to the API Keys section in your dashboard, and copy your unique Production API Key.

Can I get a direct player link via AI?

Yes! The get_video_details capability retrieves high-fidelity asset URLs including the player, mp4 source, and thumbnails for any specific video.

How do I check video analytics?

Use the get_video_analytics capability and specify the metric (e.g., 'play') and aggregation (e.g., 'total') to retrieve real-time performance data.

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Connect api.video (Alternative) to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage complex video workflows using only natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 9 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through api.video.

01
Update video details
Modify video metadata
02
Create video object
Set title and description here. Initialize a new video
03
Delete video
Video. Permanently delete a video

Capability set02 / 03

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through api.video.

04
List player themes
List custom player themes
05
List video captions
List captions for a video
06
List video chapters
List chapters for a video

Capability set03 / 03

07-09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through api.video.

07
Get video analytics
Retrieve performance metrics
08
Get video details
Get metadata for a video
09
List videos
Supports filtering by title or tags. List your api.video videos

Real work

What teams actually run

Pre-Launch Content Audit

Before a major release, ask the AI to list all videos tagged 'Q3' and retrieve their current performance metrics to ensure everything is ready.

Localization Update

Need to support a new market? Use the MCP to list available captions for a video and confirm that the required language tracks are active.

Metadata Correction

A video's title was wrong. Instead of logging into the dashboard, ask the AI to update the video details with the correct information.

Feature Walkthrough Tracking

A Product Manager needs to know which feature walkthrough videos are getting the most views. The AI pulls the analytics data instantly.

Automate a task

Put api.video to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

api.video works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put api.video to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1030ms average. Fast in production.

api.video is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1119ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 821ms
Slowest day: 1119ms
14-day trend: Improving-8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 9 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of api.video, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with api.video. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

api.video Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAgxPvJfVVDY5RiNgqzHB92Z5NB9dYEDsZzCrPyW/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — api.video capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apivideo-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAgxPvJfVVDY5RiNgqzHB92Z5NB9dYEDsZzCrPyW/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up api.video in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work api.video owners hand off.

This MCP is built for teams that manage high-volume, professional media content. If your job involves coordinating video assets across multiple platforms, this connector lets your AI client handle the heavy lifting, giving you a single point of control.

01
Content Creators
Use it to instantly retrieve player links and update video metadata using natural language commands.
02
Product Managers
Monitor video performance and track feature walkthrough engagement without leaving your primary workspace.
03
Developers
Integrate high-speed cloud-based video management into custom application workflows through simple AI queries.

FAQ

Questions api.video owners ask.

01
Can I manage captions and subtitles with this MCP?
Yes. You can use the MCP to list all available caption tracks for a video, confirming which languages are supported. This is critical for maintaining a coordinated global viewer experience.
02
Is this good for tracking video performance?
It is. You can retrieve detailed performance metrics, including total plays and impressions, using the dedicated analytics capability. This helps you coordinate your content strategy based on real data.
03
Does it help with video organization?
Absolutely. You can list your entire video library, and you can also list chapters for a video, which helps structure the content for the viewer.
04
What kind of videos can I manage?
This MCP handles high-fidelity video content. You can create new video objects, update existing metadata, or even permanently delete assets from your library.
05
How do I find my api.video API Key?
Log in to your account, navigate to the API Keys section in your dashboard, and copy your unique Production API Key.
06
Can I get a direct player link via AI?
Yes! The get_video_details capability retrieves high-fidelity asset URLs including the player, mp4 source, and thumbnails for any specific video.
07
How do I check video analytics?
Use the get_video_analytics capability and specify the metric (e.g., 'play') and aggregation (e.g., 'total') to retrieve real-time performance data.

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We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

Update video details

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04-06

List player themes

List video captions

List video chapters

07-09

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What teams actually run

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Feature Walkthrough Tracking

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Is this good for tracking video performance?

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Can I get a direct player link via AI?

How do I check video analytics?

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