• ASSETS
  • DATA
  • FILES
  • HUMAN

How to generate videos from templates with your AI

Connect Creatomate to your AI client to turn text and image data into finished video files. Once connected, your agent handles the template selection and rendering process.

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Short answer

How can I make my AI create videos using templates?

Your AI uses the Creatomate MCP to browse available templates and send specific text or image data to them for rendering. This turns your chat instructions into actual video files. You'll see the specific outcomes of these renders below.

Video production outcomes

Where your video assets land.

The AI handles the technical heavy lifting of the render pipeline.

ASSETS

Template discovery

The AI finds the right video structure from your library. You get a list of available layouts to choose from.

DATA

Template inspection

The AI looks at the specific fields within a template. It identifies where your text and images need to go.

FILES

Finished renders

The AI triggers the actual video creation. You receive the final video files once the process completes.

HUMAN

Creative direction

You decide which template to use and what the content should say. The AI follows your specific creative choices.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your natural language and the Creatomate rendering engine.

  1. Find templates

    The AI scans your Creatomate account to see what video styles are available for the task.

    list_video_templates

  2. Check template fields

    The AI inspects a specific template to see which text layers or image placeholders it needs to fill.

    get_template_details

  3. Inject content

    The AI maps your provided text or image URLs to the template's specific data fields.

    get_template_details

  4. Run the render

    The AI sends the final data package to start the video generation process.

    render_video

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your first video render.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the bracketed info with your actual template names or image links.

Creatomate Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4EQ7pcvZaHZpZVqPbPcQrnazR6VWymHudTpyNfEX/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 — Creatomate capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "creatomate-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4EQ7pcvZaHZpZVqPbPcQrnazR6VWymHudTpyNfEX/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List my available video templates so I can pick one.

  • Show me the details for the 'Product Promo' template.

  • Render a video using the 'Social Ad' template with the text 'Summer Sale' and this image URL: [link].

  • Find a template that has a placeholder for a background image and a headline.

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Start here

Connect Creatomate once, then ask.

Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI to make videos.

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FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI create a brand new template from scratch?

    No. The AI can only use existing templates found in your Creatomate account.

  • 02

    Does the AI decide which text to use?

    The AI uses the text you provide in your prompt. You maintain control over the actual messaging.

  • 03

    Can the AI edit the video after it is rendered?

    No. The AI can only trigger a new render with different data if you ask it to.

  • 04

    Will the AI delete my existing templates?

    No. This MCP only has tools to list, inspect, and render. It cannot delete or modify your template library.

  • 05

    Can I use my own images in the videos?

    Yes. You can provide image URLs in your prompt for the AI to inject into the template.

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