• UPLOAD
  • TRANSCODE
  • LIVE
  • HUMAN

How to automate video pipelines with your AI

Connect Theta to your AI client to hand off the heavy lifting of video management. Once connected, your agent handles the technical steps of the production loop.

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Short answer

Can I use AI to manage my video production?

Yes. You can direct your agent to upload files, trigger transcoding jobs, and start livestreams. This moves your video assets through the full lifecycle without manual clicks.

Where every action lands.

The outcomes of your automation

The AI moves your work into these specific states.

UPLOAD

Ready for processing

The AI generates upload URLs so you can move raw files into the pipeline. Your assets sit ready for the next stage.

TRANSCODE

Optimized files

Your agent triggers transcoding jobs to convert files into the right formats. You get playable videos without manual encoding.

LIVE

Active broadcasts

The AI sets up and starts livestreams on command. Your broadcasts go live based on your natural language instructions.

HUMAN

Manual review

The AI flags videos that need your eyes. You decide when a video is ready for final approval or public release.

The workflow

What your AI does when a video arrives.

The agent takes over the technical sequence once you give the command.

  1. Ingest assets

    The AI prepares the environment for new files by selecting the right ingestor and generating upload links.

    video_select_ingestorvideo_create_upload_url

  2. Process files

    Once the upload finishes, the agent starts the conversion process to ensure the video meets your specs.

    video_transcode

  3. Manage library

    The AI keeps track of everything in your library, allowing you to find or list specific assets easily.

    video_listvideo_search

  4. Go live

    The agent can jump from file processing to active broadcasting by setting up a new stream.

    video_create_livestream

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your first automation.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the bracketed text with your actual file names or stream titles.

Theta Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ayHy8fShiiwAaeLJrArF1vRpm3WcKWsYnohUDBGr/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 — Theta capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "theta-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ayHy8fShiiwAaeLJrArF1vRpm3WcKWsYnohUDBGr/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Get an upload URL for the file named [video_01.mp4].

  • Find all videos in my library that were uploaded yesterday.

  • Transcode the video [promo_clip.mov] into 1080p.

  • Create a new livestream titled [Friday Night Stream].

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FAQ

How the automation behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my videos?

    No. The AI can list, search, and process videos, but it does not have the tool to delete assets.

  • 02

    Does the AI handle the actual file transfer?

    The AI generates the upload URL, but you or your system use that URL to move the actual data.

  • 03

    Can I ask the AI to edit the video content?

    No. The AI can trigger transcoding for format changes, but it cannot perform creative edits like cutting or adding effects.

  • 04

    How does the AI know which ingestor to use?

    You can tell the AI which ingestor to select, or ask it to find the appropriate one for your task.

  • 05

    Will the AI start a livestream automatically?

    The AI only starts a livestream when you explicitly tell it to via a prompt.

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