• INDEX
  • ASSETS
  • PROGRESS
  • HUMAN

How to automate video asset indexing with your AI

Connect Twelve Labs to your AI client once. From there, your agent handles the heavy lifting of uploading and organizing your video library.

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Short answer

How can I automate video asset indexing with my AI?

Your AI uses Twelve Labs to create indexes and upload video files. It manages the entire process from file ingestion to making the content searchable. You'll get a structured video library ready for querying.

Where your data lands.

The results of your indexing.

The AI moves your files through a pipeline that turns raw footage into searchable assets.

INDEX

Searchable video indexes

The AI builds a dedicated index for your footage. This lets you search for specific moments or objects later.

ASSETS

Registered video assets

Every file you upload becomes a registered asset. Your agent keeps track of these files within your chosen index.

PROGRESS

Upload status tracking

For large files, the AI monitors the transfer. You can check in to see how much of a video has been processed.

HUMAN

Manual organization needed

The AI handles the technical indexing, but you decide which videos belong in which specific indexes.

The workflow

What your AI does when a video arrives.

The AI manages the technical lifecycle of a video file from the first byte to a searchable index.

  1. Initialize the index

    The AI sets up a new container to hold your video data and metadata.

    create_index

  2. Upload large files

    For big video files, the AI starts a multipart upload to ensure the transfer is stable.

    create_multipart_upload

  3. Track the transfer

    The AI monitors the upload chunks to ensure the file reaches the destination safely.

    report_multipart_progressconfirm_multipart_upload

  4. Register and index

    Once the file is uploaded, the AI adds it to the index so the video content becomes searchable.

    create_assetindex_asset

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the indexing process.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap the bracketed text for your actual index names or file paths.

Twelve Labs Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vgl5VVTXIogBXlRhR1Xxpl2YsHWFIR0xQ7beKVtS/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 — Twelve Labs capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "twelve-labs-video-understanding-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vgl5VVTXIogBXlRhR1Xxpl2YsHWFIR0xQ7beKVtS/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Create a new video index named 'Summer_Campaign_2024' and prepare it for uploads.

  • Upload 'interview_clip_01.mp4' to my 'Client_Archive' index.

  • Start a multipart upload for the large file 'raw_footage_4k.mov'.

  • Check the progress of the current video upload to see if it's finished.

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Start here

Connect Twelve Labs once, then ask.

Link your Twelve Labs account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your agent to manage your video assets.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete videos from my index?

    No. The current tools only allow for creating and indexing assets, not deleting them.

  • 02

    Does the AI handle video editing?

    No. The AI handles the indexing and organization of the files, not the visual editing of the footage.

  • 03

    Can I upload very large files through the AI?

    Yes. The AI uses multipart upload tools to handle large files reliably.

  • 04

    Will the AI automatically create an index for every file?

    No. You must tell the AI to create an index before it can add assets to it.

  • 05

    How do I know if a video upload failed?

    The AI uses progress reporting tools to track the upload, so you can ask it for the status of a transfer.

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