• RECORDING
  • TRANSCODING
  • MIXING
  • HUMAN

How to manage cloud recordings and transcoding with your AI

Connect Volcengine RTC to your agent to handle media processing on the fly. You can trigger or stop recording and transcoding tasks through simple chat commands.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to manage RTC recordings and transcoding?

You tell your agent to start or stop specific media tasks like cloud recording or transcoding. This lets you manage live event processing without leaving your chat interface. You'll see the specific capabilities below.

Task outcomes

What your agent accomplishes.

Your agent handles the technical execution of media tasks.

RECORDING

Capture live streams

The agent starts or stops cloud recording for your active sessions. You get the recorded files once the task finishes.

TRANSCODING

Process video formats

Your agent manages transcoding tasks to change how video is delivered. This ensures your stream matches the required format.

MIXING

Handle MCU tasks

You can command the agent to manage multi-channel mixing. This keeps your audio and video streams organized.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

The agent cannot watch the video or hear the audio. You still need to monitor the actual stream quality yourself.

The workflow

What your AI does when <the thing arrives>.

Your agent converts your text instructions into RTC commands.

  1. Start recording

    When you ask to record a session, the agent triggers the cloud recording process for that specific stream.

    start_cloud_record

  2. Stop recording

    The agent ends the recording process when you tell it to stop.

    stop_cloud_record

  3. Start transcoding

    Your agent initiates the transcoding process to convert video formats as requested.

    start_transcode

  4. Stop transcoding

    The agent shuts down the transcoding task once you've finished with that specific format.

    stop_transcode

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger media tasks immediately.

Starting points

These are basic commands. Replace the room IDs or channel names with your actual session data.

Volcengine RTC Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cTECXMoxIoucbIsY5YNshUMd0RROvKR5iI32dMyb/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 — Volcengine RTC capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "volcengine-rtc-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cTECXMoxIoucbIsY5YNshUMd0RROvKR5iI32dMyb/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Start cloud recording for room 9876.

  • Stop the cloud recording for the current session.

  • Start transcoding for the stream in channel Alpha.

  • Stop the transcoding task for the video feed in room 5544.

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Start here

Connect Volcengine RTC once, then ask.

Link your account to the MCP to get started. Your login stays encrypted, and you can immediately start managing your media tasks.

Connect Volcengine RTC to your AI

FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI see the live video?

    No. The agent only executes commands for recording and transcoding. It has no access to the actual media content.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete recordings?

    No. The tools only allow you to start or stop tasks. You must manage your files through the Volcengine dashboard.

  • 03

    Can I ask the AI to change the bitrate?

    Yes, by commanding the agent to start a transcoding task with the desired settings.

  • 04

    Does the AI handle the audio mixing?

    The agent can trigger the MCU mixing tasks, but the actual audio processing is done by the RTC service.

  • 05

    Will the AI automatically record every session?

    No. The agent only starts a recording when you explicitly tell it to do so.

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

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