How do I connect my HeyGen account?

You need to grab your API Key from the HeyGen Dashboard under Settings and then provide it to the MCP via Vinkius.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I create videos from a single sentence?

Yes, you can use the generate_from_prompt capability to create a video using just a text description.

Do I need to manually check if my video is done?

No, you can ask your agent to check the video progress or have it monitor the job for you.

Can I use my own images in the videos?

Yes, you can use the upload_media_asset capability to add your own images and audio to your HeyGen library.

How do I choose the right avatar for my video?

Use the list_available_avatars capability to browse all options. Your agent will provide the names and unique avatar_id for each character, which you can then use in your generation requests.

Can I generate a video without specifying an avatar or voice?

Yes! Use the generate_from_prompt capability (Video Agent). Simply describe what you want, and HeyGen will automatically select the best-matching avatar and voice for your content.

Is it possible to automate personalized videos for multiple customers?

Absolutely. Use the create_from_template capability by providing a templateId and a set of variables. Your AI agent can iterate through your customer list and trigger unique videos for each person.

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Connect HeyGen (Alternative) 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. Turn text prompts into professional avatar videos instantly.

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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 · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through HeyGen.

01
List available voices
This capability retrieves the full list of available AI voices for your videos.
02
List generated videos
Use this to see a history of all your past video creations.
03
List video templates
This capability pulls up your library of available design templates.
04
Upload media asset
This capability lets you add new images or audio files to your HeyGen library.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through HeyGen.

05
Generate AI video
This capability triggers the creation of a new avatar video.
06
Get API status
Use this to check if your HeyGen connection is active.
07
Remove video record
This capability deletes a specific video from your account.
08
Create from template
This capability generates a new video using one of your existing templates.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through HeyGen.

09
Generate from prompt
This capability creates a complete video from a single text description.
10
Get video progress
Use this to check the real time rendering status of a video job.
11
List available avatars
This capability provides a list of all available digital human actors.
12
Test heygen auth
This capability verifies that your API credentials are working correctly.

Real work

What teams actually run

Personalized Sales Outreach

Generate custom videos for clients by feeding specific names into templates.

Automated Social Media Content

Scale your video presence by prompting the agent to create repetitive ad formats.

Training and Education

Turn written documentation into spoken video lessons using digital avatars.

Rapid Prototyping

Test video concepts quickly by using single prompts to generate drafts.

Automate a task

Put HeyGen 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

HeyGen 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 HeyGen 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

936ms average. Fast in production.

HeyGen is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1353ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 770ms
Slowest day: 1353ms
14-day trend: Stable0%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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 HeyGen, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

HeyGen Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JEOTFjIZ7NubV0TrBsyI4LGyqkQvBIcLCCMPmO02/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 — HeyGen capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "heygen-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JEOTFjIZ7NubV0TrBsyI4LGyqkQvBIcLCCMPmO02/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 HeyGen in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work HeyGen owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to produce high volumes of synthetic video without manual editing.

01
Content Marketers
They hand off social media ad creation to the agent to scale production.
02
Sales Teams
They use the agent to generate personalized video outreach for prospects.
03
Educational Designers
They convert text-based lessons into avatar-led instructional videos.

FAQ

Questions HeyGen owners ask.

01
How do I connect my HeyGen account?
You need to grab your API Key from the HeyGen Dashboard under Settings and then provide it to the MCP via Vinkius.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I create videos from a single sentence?
Yes, you can use the generate_from_prompt capability to create a video using just a text description.
04
Do I need to manually check if my video is done?
No, you can ask your agent to check the video progress or have it monitor the job for you.
05
Can I use my own images in the videos?
Yes, you can use the upload_media_asset capability to add your own images and audio to your HeyGen library.
06
How do I choose the right avatar for my video?
Use the list_available_avatars capability to browse all options. Your agent will provide the names and unique avatar_id for each character, which you can then use in your generation requests.
07
Can I generate a video without specifying an avatar or voice?
Yes! Use the generate_from_prompt capability (Video Agent). Simply describe what you want, and HeyGen will automatically select the best-matching avatar and voice for your content.
08
Is it possible to automate personalized videos for multiple customers?
Absolutely. Use the create_from_template capability by providing a templateId and a set of variables. Your AI agent can iterate through your customer list and trigger unique videos for each person.

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Connect HeyGen to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

List available voices

List generated videos

List video templates

Upload media asset

05-08

Generate AI video

Get API status

Remove video record

Create from template

09-12

Generate from prompt

Get video progress

List available avatars

Test heygen auth

What teams actually run

Personalized Sales Outreach

Automated Social Media Content

Training and Education

Rapid Prototyping

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

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Claude Desktop

Content Marketers

Sales Teams

Educational Designers

How do I connect my HeyGen account?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I create videos from a single sentence?

Do I need to manually check if my video is done?

Can I use my own images in the videos?

How do I choose the right avatar for my video?

Can I generate a video without specifying an avatar or voice?

Is it possible to automate personalized videos for multiple customers?

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