• RAW FILES
  • RESOLUTIONS
  • METADATA
  • HUMAN

How to get direct video download links with your AI

Connect Vidyard to your agent to find specific assets and grab the raw files you need.

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Short answer

How can I get direct video download links with my AI?

Your agent uses Vidyard to locate specific videos and extract the direct MP4 or stream URLs for various resolutions. You'll get the exact file paths needed for external use or playback. This process handles the heavy lifting of finding the right source files.

The results.

Where your video assets land.

The AI handles the search and extraction, delivering these specific outputs.

RAW FILES

Direct MP4 links

The agent finds the specific video you asked for and provides the direct path to the MP4 file.

RESOLUTIONS

Multiple stream URLs

You get access to different quality levels by pulling the specific stream URLs for each resolution.

METADATA

Video details

The agent pulls technical information about the video to ensure you have the right asset.

HUMAN

Manual downloads

You decide which specific link to copy and use in your own applications or players.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for a video.

The agent moves from searching your library to extracting the exact file you need.

  1. Locate assets

    The agent scans your Vidyard account to find the specific video you're looking for.

    list_videos

  2. Check video info

    Once found, the agent looks up the specific properties of that video.

    get_video_details

  3. Extract source files

    The agent identifies the direct links for the different video files and resolutions.

    get_video_source_files

  4. Deliver links

    The agent presents the final URLs to you in the chat interface.

    get_video_source_files

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Vidyard Connector.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual video names or folder paths.

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"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find the video named [Video Name] in my Vidyard account and give me the direct MP4 link.

  • List all videos in my [Folder Name] folder and provide the stream URLs for each.

  • Get the direct download link for the high-resolution version of [Video Name].

  • Show me the source file URLs for the video titled [Video Name].

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Vidyard once, then ask.

One connection gives your agent access to your library. Your login stays encrypted and secure on our side.

Connect Vidyard to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete videos from my Vidyard account?

    No. The agent can only read video data and extract links; it cannot modify or delete your assets.

  • 02

    Can I get the video file itself directly in the chat?

    No. The agent provides the direct URLs and download links, which you can then use to access the files.

  • 03

    Does the AI know which resolution is the highest quality?

    Yes, the agent can see the available source files and identify the different resolutions available.

  • 04

    Can the AI upload new videos to Vidyard?

    No. This Connector is designed for finding and retrieving existing video assets, not for uploading new content.

  • 05

    Can I ask for a specific resolution like 1080p?

    Yes, if the source files for that resolution exist in Vidyard, the agent can pull that specific URL.

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

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