• NEW
  • VIEW
  • MANUAL
  • CLOUD

How to manage video templates with your AI

Connect Shotstack to your AI client once. From then on, you can build and audit your video library through a simple chat interface.

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Short answer

Can I manage my Shotstack templates using AI?

Yes. You can create new video templates and pull lists of your existing ones using natural language. This gives you a direct way to build and organize your cloud video assets.

Where everything lands.

The outcomes of your requests.

Your AI handles the technical setup so you can focus on the creative structure.

NEW

Ready templates

The AI builds a new template based on your description. You get a structured asset ready for video production in your Shotstack account.

VIEW

Template lists

Your AI pulls a complete list of your saved templates. You can see exactly what is in your library without logging into a dashboard.

MANUAL

Human oversight

You review the templates the AI creates. You stay in control of the final creative decisions and template logic.

CLOUD

Remote storage

All templates are stored in the Shotstack cloud. Your AI keeps your chat history and your cloud assets in sync.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for template help.

The AI acts as the interface between your chat and the Shotstack cloud.

  1. Analyze request

    Your AI determines if you want to build a new template or look at your current collection.

    list_templates

  2. Generate template

    The AI translates your description into a technical template structure using the creation tool.

    create_video_template

  3. Retrieve assets

    When you ask to see your work, the AI fetches the list of templates from your account.

    list_templates

  4. Report status

    The AI confirms when a template is successfully created or when your list is ready.

    list_templatescreate_video_template

Try it

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Use these prompts to interact with Shotstack.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the specific video details for your own needs.

Shotstack Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9Ch1muE5IGJ3f64nFtyOyreaUPHsPOGsICrqpkxz/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 — Shotstack capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shotstack-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9Ch1muE5IGJ3f64nFtyOyreaUPHsPOGsICrqpkxz/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Create a video template for a 15 second social media ad with a text overlay.

  • List my current video templates to see what is available.

  • Make a new template that includes a background video and a logo placeholder.

  • Show me all the templates I have saved in Shotstack.

  • Claude
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  • JetBrains
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Start here

Connect Shotstack once, then ask.

Link your account once and your credentials stay encrypted. You can then manage everything through your preferred AI client.

Connect Shotstack to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my templates?

    No. There is no tool available to delete templates, so your library remains safe.

  • 02

    Can I edit a template after it is made?

    No. The AI can only create new templates or list existing ones.

  • 03

    Does the AI handle the actual video rendering?

    No. This task is strictly for managing the templates themselves.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, you can use it with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    Do I need to provide the JSON for the template?

    No. You can describe the template in plain English, and the AI will handle the technical structure.

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