• UPLOAD
  • PUBLISH
  • MANUAL
  • LOCAL

How to automate video publishing with your AI

Connect Dailymotion to your AI client once. From there, you can move files from your computer to the platform using text commands.

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Short answer

How can I automate video publishing with my AI?

Your AI handles the technical steps of requesting upload URLs and publishing the content. You just provide the file path and the video details to get the job done. This setup moves your local files to Dailymotion without manual dashboard navigation.

The results.

Where your content lands.

The AI manages the connection between your local files and the Dailymotion platform.

UPLOAD

Secure file access

The AI requests a specific destination for your file. You get a secure link that allows the data to move to the platform.

PUBLISH

Live video content

The AI tells Dailymotion to finalize the video. Your content goes live with the metadata you provided.

MANUAL

Human oversight

You still need to check the video quality. The AI won't watch the video to ensure it looks right before it goes live.

LOCAL

File control

The AI works with the file paths you provide. You stay in charge of which specific files get sent for upload.

The workflow

What your AI does when the file arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your local storage and the Dailymotion API.

  1. Request access

    The AI asks Dailymotion for a secure destination for your local video file.

    get_upload_url

  2. Transfer data

    The AI uses the generated link to push your local file to the cloud.

    get_upload_url

  3. Create video

    The AI sends the final instructions to Dailymotion to turn that data into a published video.

    create_video

  4. Confirm upload

    The AI verifies that the video creation process was triggered successfully.

    create_video

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the upload process.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text with your actual file paths and video titles.

Dailymotion Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GYHQeBiAFQekxVcYMHpm6tVn5fRr9dX67d6TtCFE/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 — Dailymotion capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dailymotion-extended-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GYHQeBiAFQekxVcYMHpm6tVn5fRr9dX67d6TtCFE/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Upload the video at /Users/name/videos/promo.mp4 to Dailymotion.

  • Create a new Dailymotion video using the file located at C:/Videos/clip.mov.

  • Get an upload URL for my local file at ~/Downloads/tutorial.mp4.

  • Publish the video from /Desktop/final_cut.mp4 to my Dailymotion account.

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Start here

Connect Dailymotion once, then ask.

You only need to link your account one time. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start using the tools in any MCP-compatible client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my video before uploading?

    No. The AI only handles the transfer and the creation of the video on the platform. You must edit your files locally before asking the AI to upload them.

  • 02

    Does the AI delete videos from my Dailymotion account?

    No. The available tools only allow for getting upload URLs and creating videos. There is no tool to delete or modify existing content.

  • 03

    Do I need to manually log in to Dailymotion every time?

    No. Once you connect the MCP, your AI client handles the communication through the secure connection managed by Vinkius.

  • 04

    Can the AI set my video privacy settings?

    The AI can include metadata in the creation process, but it cannot change the privacy settings of a video once it has been published.

  • 05

    Will the AI upload files from my Google Drive?

    No. The AI specifically uses the tools to move files from your local environment. It does not have a tool to browse or pull files from cloud storage.

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