• CLEANUP
  • REDUNDANT
  • OUTDATED
  • REVIEW

How to clean up video libraries with your AI

Connect your Vimeo account to your AI client to audit your content. Once connected, you can find and remove clutter through simple chat commands.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to clean my Vimeo account?

Your AI client uses the Vimeo MCP to scan your folders and identify outdated or duplicate files. You can then tell the AI to delete specific videos to clear out the clutter. This process turns a manual audit into a conversation.

The results of your audit.

Where your clutter lands.

The AI organizes your library into these categories based on your instructions.

CLEANUP

Empty folders

The AI finds folders that contain no videos. You can decide whether to keep the structure or remove them entirely.

REDUNDANT

Duplicate files

The AI flags videos with identical names or properties. This helps you spot copies that are wasting space.

OUTDATED

Old content

The AI identifies videos based on age or specific tags you set. This makes it easy to find legacy content.

REVIEW

Human verification

The AI presents a list of videos marked for deletion. You must confirm the final removal to ensure nothing important is lost.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI performs a sequence of lookups and actions to manage your account.

  1. Map your account

    The AI first looks at your entire Vimeo structure to understand where everything is stored.

    list_folders

  2. Scan for clutter

    It pulls the details for every file in those folders to check for duplicates or old dates.

    list_videos

  3. Identify targets

    The AI compares the video data against your specific cleanup rules to find the right files.

    list_videos

  4. Remove files

    Once you approve the list, the AI executes the removal of the selected videos.

    delete_video

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your cleanup.

Starting points

These are basic prompts. Swap out the folder names or video descriptions to match your actual Vimeo account.

Vimeo Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mtGFc3BuVMZZeDPL2bV6Ms98J7X45Tvvqqmsu9Zv/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 — Vimeo capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vimeo-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mtGFc3BuVMZZeDPL2bV6Ms98J7X45Tvvqqmsu9Zv/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all my folders in Vimeo so I can see what's there.

  • Find all videos in my 'Marketing 2023' folder that are older than six months.

  • Show me all videos in my account that have the same name.

  • Delete the video named 'Old Demo' from my main folder.

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Start here

Connect Vimeo once, then ask.

You only need to link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start managing your library through your AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Will the AI delete my videos automatically?

    No. The AI will identify the videos for you, but it won't delete anything without your explicit command.

  • 02

    Can the AI create new folders?

    No. This MCP is designed for listing and deleting content, not for creating new organizational structures.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which videos are redundant?

    The AI looks at the metadata provided by the list_videos tool, such as titles and upload dates, to find matches you've defined.

  • 04

    Does the AI see my private video settings?

    The AI can see any video that your connected account has permission to access.

  • 05

    Can I undo a deletion?

    No. Once the delete_video tool is triggered and the action is completed, the video is gone from your account.

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