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Connect Descript to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

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. Run your entire production pipeline through your AI agent.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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.

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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 · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Descript.

  1. 01

    List templates

    This capability shows you all the available templates in your account.

  2. 02

    List exports

    Use this to see a list of all your project exports.

  3. 03

    List projects

    This capability returns a list of every project in your Descript account.

  4. 04

    Create export

    This capability triggers an export for a specific project.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Descript.

  1. 05

    Create transcription

    This capability starts a transcription for your audio or video files.

  2. 06

    Get project

    Use this to pull specific details about a project.

  3. 07

    Get transcription

    This capability retrieves the text from a completed transcription.

  4. 08

    List drives

    This capability lists all the team drives you have access to.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Content Repurposing

An AI agent pulls a video transcript and immediately drafts a blog post based on the text.

02

Podcast Workflow

A producer asks the agent for the transcript of a recent episode to create SEO-friendly show notes.

03

Asset Management

A team member asks the agent to find a specific recording within a large team drive.

04

Export Tracking

A creator asks the agent if their video is finished rendering so they can grab the download link.

Automate a task

Put Descript 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

Descript 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.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

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

You don't need a client to put Descript 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

869ms average. Fast in production.

Descript is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1086ms
Oct 7Today
Fastest day
747ms
Slowest day
1086ms
14-day trend
Slowing+45%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 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 Descript, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Descript Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8eagsgAxE9fz07ak7MnGFQnckwrN3tQYzrVI8IIB/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Descript capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "descript-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8eagsgAxE9fz07ak7MnGFQnckwrN3tQYzrVI8IIB/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 Descript in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Descript owners hand off.

This is for professionals who use Descript for high-volume content creation and need to move data between their editor and other platforms.

  • 01

    Content Creators

    They hand off transcriptions to the AI to generate newsletters and social media text.

  • 02

    Podcast Producers

    They use the AI to pull episode metadata and transcripts for show notes.

  • 03

    Marketing Teams

    They use the AI to access video data for multi-channel content strategies.

FAQ

Questions Descript owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect Descript to my AI client?

    You subscribe to the Descript MCP on Vinkius and then provide an API token generated from your Descript account settings.

  • 02

    Can my AI agent actually see my video files?

    The agent can access project details, media files, and transcriptions within your Descript drives.

  • 03

    Do I still need to use the Descript editor?

    Yes, you still use the editor for actual video and audio editing, but you use this MCP to manage files and data conversationally.

  • 04

    Can the AI help with video exports?

    Yes, the agent can check the status of exports and provide download links once they are ready.

  • 05

    What kind of files can be transcribed?

    The transcription capability supports both audio and video files.

  • 06

    How do I get my Descript API token?

    Log in to your Descript account at descript.com. Navigate to Settings (click your profile icon). In the left sidebar, select API tokens. Click the Create token button, give it a descriptive name, and select the specific Drive you want it associated with. Copy the token immediately. it will not be shown again after you close the window. Paste it into the configuration field below.

  • 07

    Can I convert a podcast transcript into a blog post automatically?

    Yes. Ask your AI agent to pull the full transcript from a Descript project, then instruct it to reformat the content into a structured blog post. It retrieves speaker labels, timestamps, and the complete text. perfect for creating show notes, summaries, or full articles from your recordings.

  • 08

    What if I work across multiple Descript drives?

    Each API token is tied to a specific Drive. If you work across multiple drives (e.g., separate drives for different shows or clients), generate a separate token for each drive and configure multiple integrations. Your AI agent can then query projects from any of your drives.

  • 09

    Is this useful for agencies producing video content for clients?

    Absolutely. Agencies can use the AI agent to pull transcripts across client projects, track export statuses, and retrieve download links. all from a single conversational interface. No need to log in and out of different client workspaces or manually download files from the Descript dashboard.

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