• DEPLOY
  • ASSIGN
  • ORGANIZE
  • REVIEW

How to create and configure video players with your AI

Connect Vidyard to your agent to manage player containers and video assignments. You handle the strategy, and your agent handles the technical setup.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to set up Vidyard players?

You tell your agent to create a new player and name it, then tell it which video to attach. It handles the container creation and video mapping so you can deploy to your site. You'll get a ready-to-use player configuration.

The outcomes

What you get from this task

The agent manages the technical setup of your video assets.

DEPLOY

Ready players

The agent uses create_empty_player to spin up new containers. You get fresh players ready for your website.

ASSIGN

Linked content

Your agent uses attach_video_to_player to map specific videos to your new containers. This ensures the right content plays in the right place.

ORGANIZE

Named containers

The agent uses update_player_name to keep your player list clean. You can group players by campaign or client name easily.

REVIEW

Human oversight

You decide which videos are ready for deployment. The AI won't pick or upload content for you; it only manages the containers you specify.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request a player setup.

The agent translates your plain English instructions into specific Vidyard API calls.

  1. Initialize the player

    The agent starts by generating a new, empty video container in your Vidyard account.

    create_empty_player

  2. Name the container

    It assigns a specific name to the player so you can find it in your dashboard later.

    update_player_name

  3. Link the video

    The agent connects a specific video asset to the newly created player.

    attach_video_to_player

  4. Confirm deployment

    The agent verifies the player is configured and ready for you to grab the embed code.

    update_player_name

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Vidyard tools.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual player names and video IDs.

Vidyard Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_abTQxtsLKtgw35GZeQ2HcOHUDvGIYwI0eZ64SP03/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 — Vidyard capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vidyard-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_abTQxtsLKtgw35GZeQ2HcOHUDvGIYwI0eZ64SP03/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Create a new Vidyard player named 'Summer Campaign 2024'.

  • Attach video ID 12345 to my 'Product Demo' player.

  • Rename the player 'Old Demo' to 'New Product Launch'.

  • Make a new player called 'Customer Testimonials' and put video 98765 in it.

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Start here

Connect Vidyard once, then ask.

One click connects your Vidyard account to your agent. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start managing players immediately.

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FAQ

How the player setup behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI upload new video files for me?

    No. The AI can only attach existing videos to players. You must upload your videos to Vidyard first.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete players from my account?

    No. The tools only allow for creating, naming, and attaching videos. Deletion must be done manually in Vidyard.

  • 03

    Will the AI change my player's embed code?

    No. The AI manages the player configuration and naming, but it does not touch the actual embed code used on your website.

  • 04

    Can I rename players after they are created?

    Yes. You can ask your agent to rename any existing player at any time.

  • 05

    Does the AI need my Vidyard password?

    No. You connect via Vinkius, which keeps your login credentials encrypted and separate from the AI client.

  • More questions about Vidyard? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Vidyard Connector can do

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