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Connect Pika 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. Direct your AI agent to render cinematic video scenes from text and images.

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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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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 · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Pika.

  1. 01

    Generate multi image scene

    This capability uses Pika Scenes to merge multiple image URLs into a single, coherent video sequence based on your prompt.

  2. 02

    Generate video from text

    This capability creates cinematic video clips directly from text prompts using the Pika 2.2 model.

  3. 03

    Get job status

    This capability checks the current state of a Pika render, such as whether it is still in the queue or finished.

  4. 04

    Get job result

    This capability retrieves the final MP4 URL and metadata once a generation job is complete.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Pika.

  1. 05

    Animate image

    This capability breathes motion into static 2D images by applying AI-generated movement based on your instructions.

  2. 06

    Apply visual effects

    This capability applies cinematic transformations like melting or squishing to your images via Pika Effects.

  3. 07

    Generate sound effects

    This capability listens to your video content to compose and add appropriate soundscapes automatically.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Pika.

  1. 08

    Generate video with duration

    This capability allows you to specify the exact length of a video clip in seconds during the generation process.

  2. 09

    Interpolate keyframes

    This capability generates smooth transitions by creating video frames between two or more provided images.

  3. 10

    Lip sync video

    This capability matches character mouth movements to a specific audio file for realistic vocal dubbing.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Storyboarding

Turn a written scene description into a series of timed video clips for visual planning.

02

Asset Animation

Animate static character sprites or environmental textures for game development.

03

Automated Dubbing

Sync character dialogue to video clips using the lip-sync capability.

04

Visual FX Iteration

Apply different visual distortions to a clip to find the right look for a scene.

Automate a task

Put Pika 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

Pika 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 Pika 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

947ms average. Fast in production.

Pika is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1044ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
756ms
Slowest day
1044ms
14-day trend
Improving-17%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 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 Pika, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Pika Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xAzbXraiCWWWrBGa0WFUzQmC2281AmAqFSIpUqbR/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 — Pika capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pika-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xAzbXraiCWWWrBGa0WFUzQmC2281AmAqFSIpUqbR/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 Pika in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Pika owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for creative professionals who want to integrate high-end video production into their existing software environments.

  • 01

    Content Creators

    They hand off script outlines to the agent to trigger sequential video generations.

  • 02

    Game Developers

    They use the agent to quickly animate textures or generate synthetic sound effects for assets.

  • 03

    Film Tinkerers

    They orchestrate automated storyboards and lip-sync dubs directly within their IDE.

FAQ

Questions Pika owners ask.

  • 01

    What AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

  • 02

    Do I need my own Pika account?

    You will need a Fal.ai Authentication Token to route your requests to the Pika Labs backend.

  • 03

    How do I know when my video is finished rendering?

    Your agent can use the get_job_status capability to check if the render is in the queue, in progress, or completed.

  • 04

    Can I control how long the videos are?

    Yes, you can use the generate_video_with_duration capability to specify the exact number of seconds for a clip.

  • 05

    Can I add sound to my generated videos?

    Yes, you can use the generate_sound_effects capability to add audio that matches your video scene.

  • 06

    Can the AI generate a video and then instantly apply sound effects to it?

    Yes. The AI can manage complex async workflows. It first runs generate_video_from_text, checks get_job_status, and once it collects the returned ID, feeds it down internally chaining it into the generate_sound_effects or lip_sync_video capabilities.

  • 07

    Are the generated videos high-fidelity outputs suitable for production?

    Yes. The underlying API points toward the flagship Pika 2.2 model via Fal.ai which matches the official visual quality outputs displayed natively in their proprietary interface.

  • 08

    How do I deal with the generation time since videos take minutes to render?

    All jobs run asynchronously. The generate calls merely start the engine and return an ID. The AI is trained to intelligently poll get_job_status internally, leaving you unblocked, and notifies you instantly when the final URL is pushed via get_job_result.

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