• METADATA
  • CAPTIONS
  • LISTING
  • HUMAN

How to update video metadata with your AI

Connect Wistia to your AI client once. After that, you can manage your entire video library using plain text instructions.

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Short answer

How can I update my Wistia video info using AI?

You tell your AI which videos to target and what changes to make. It pulls your current video list and applies the new titles, descriptions, or captions directly to Wistia. You get a clean, updated library without clicking through every individual video setting.

Where every change lands.

The results of your commands

Your AI handles the heavy lifting of data entry and organization.

METADATA

Updated video details

The AI uses the provided info to overwrite titles and descriptions. Your Wistia library stays current with your latest content strategy.

CAPTIONS

New caption text

Text commands can update caption fields. This keeps your video accessibility and SEO data in sync.

LISTING

Organized video lists

The AI pulls your existing video data to ensure it targets the right files. You won't accidentally edit the wrong video.

HUMAN

Final content review

The AI performs the technical updates, but you remain responsible for the actual wording and creative quality of your metadata.

The workflow

What your AI does when the command arrives.

The AI moves from reading your library to executing your specific text instructions.

  1. Scan your library

    The AI looks through your Wistia account to find the specific videos you want to change.

    list_videos

  2. Draft new details

    Your agent processes your text command to determine the new titles or descriptions needed.

    list_videosupdate_video_details

  3. Apply updates

    The AI pushes the new metadata directly to the Wistia platform for each targeted video.

    update_video_details

  4. Confirm changes

    The AI verifies that the updates were sent successfully so you know the task is done.

    list_videos

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Wistia updates.

Starting points

These are templates. Swap out the bracketed text with your specific video names or new descriptions.

Wistia Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NEALEVgrrgdoCMEqBmH5ACNzDn8ZR9YtdldAcM01/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 — Wistia capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wistia-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NEALEVgrrgdoCMEqBmH5ACNzDn8ZR9YtdldAcM01/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Update the captions for my video 'Intro Clip' to match this text: [paste text here].

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Start here

Connect Wistia once, then ask.

Follow the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can immediately start chatting with your AI about your video library.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete videos from my Wistia account?

    No. The AI can only list videos and update their details. It has no capability to delete content.

  • 02

    Can the AI upload new video files?

    No. This connection is for managing metadata of existing videos, not for uploading new media files.

  • 03

    Does the AI change my video privacy settings?

    No. The available tools only allow for updating titles, descriptions, and captions.

  • 04

    How does the AI know which video to update?

    It uses the list of videos in your account to identify the correct video ID based on the names or details you provide in your prompt.

  • 05

    Can I update multiple videos at once?

    Yes. You can give a single command to update several videos if you specify which ones you mean.

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