api.video Connector for AI agents.
9 live capabilities
Manage your video hosting infrastructure and media workflows through natural conversation.
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Why people use api.video
Api.video for Automating Video Hosting Workflows
This Connector turns that process into a conversation. You just ask your agent to find the play counts for the summer series or get the links for all the tutorial videos. It does the heavy lifting, pulling the data you need in seconds so you can get back to actual work.
What Vinkius changes
You get a voice-controlled dashboard for your entire video hosting infrastructure.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Bulk updating content metadata
A creator needs to update the descriptions for 20 different videos to reflect a new branding change and uses update_video_details to do it in one go.
- Real-world use case 02
Auditing global captions
A content lead checks if the French and Spanish captions are active on a new series by using list_video_captions via their agent.
- Real-world use case 03
Quickly grabbing player links
A developer needs to find the player URL and thumbnail for a specific tutorial and uses get_video_details to get them instantly.
Complete set · 9capabilities
The complete api.video capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with api.video.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through api.video.
- 01 Capability
Create video object
Initialize a new video entry in your library. This lets you prep content for upload with a title and description instantly.
- 02 Capability
Delete video
Permanently remove a video from your account. Use this to clean up your library or remove outdated content.
- 03 Capability
List video captions
See all the subtitle tracks available for a specific video. This helps you verify that your global captions are active.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through api.video.
- 04 Capability
List video chapters
Pull a list of all chapters for a video. You can use these to build navigation markers in your player.
- 05 Capability
List videos
Browse your entire library of videos. You can filter the results by title or specific tags to find content faster.
- 06 Capability
Update video details
Change the metadata or description of a video. This is the fastest way to update your content info at scale.
07—09
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through api.video.
- 07 Capability
Get video analytics
Fetch performance data like total plays and impressions. Use this to see which videos are actually getting views.
- 08 Capability
Get video details
Get the full metadata and status for a specific video. This is how you quickly grab player URLs and thumbnails.
- 09 Capability
List player themes
See all your custom player themes and configurations. Use this to manage the look and feel of your video player.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask api.video to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use api.video from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LmTjrRAGt9FcwedXKl17ybK2QuW9PmDZ2h28PuEz/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it api.video, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable api.video for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LmTjrRAGt9FcwedXKl17ybK2QuW9PmDZ2h28PuEz/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the api.video URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable api.video in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"apivideo": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LmTjrRAGt9FcwedXKl17ybK2QuW9PmDZ2h28PuEz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using api.video
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using api.video, help me...". 9 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"apivideo": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LmTjrRAGt9FcwedXKl17ybK2QuW9PmDZ2h28PuEz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using api.video
Ask Copilot: "Using api.video, help me...". 9 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"apivideo": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LmTjrRAGt9FcwedXKl17ybK2QuW9PmDZ2h28PuEz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using api.video
Open Cascade and ask: "Using api.video, help me...". 9 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"apivideo": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LmTjrRAGt9FcwedXKl17ybK2QuW9PmDZ2h28PuEz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using api.video
Ask Cline: "Using api.video, help me...". 9 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add apivideo --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LmTjrRAGt9FcwedXKl17ybK2QuW9PmDZ2h28PuEz/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using api.video
Ask Claude: "Using api.video, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work api.video can move forward.
This is for the content lead who's drowning in assets, the developer building a video-heavy app, or the product manager tracking engagement across hundreds of clips.
Content Manager
Updates metadata and checks caption status across global releases on a Tuesday afternoon.
Video Engineer
Manages player themes and infrastructure settings at scale to ensure brand consistency.
Product Manager
Pulls play counts and engagement metrics to report on feature success to stakeholders.
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Before you connect
Questions about api.video.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does the api.video MCP help with my video library?
It lets you manage your entire video collection through natural conversation. You can search, filter, and update your video metadata without having to navigate through a complex dashboard.
Can I use this to see how many people watched my videos?
Yes, the Connector can pull performance data like total plays and impressions. You can ask your agent for specific metrics on any video or your entire library.
How do I update my video descriptions using this Connector?
You can simply tell your agent to update the description for a specific video. It will handle the communication with the hosting platform to save your changes.
Can the api.video MCP help with my multilingual subtitles?
It allows you to list and audit all available caption tracks. This makes it much easier to verify that your global content has the correct subtitles active.
Is this good for managing my custom player themes?
Yes, it can list all your custom player themes and configurations. This helps you keep your video player's look and feel consistent across your different assets.
How do I get links for my videos quickly?
Your agent can retrieve direct player URLs and thumbnail links for any video in your library instantly, which is perfect for quickly updating your website or app.
How do I find my api.video API Key?
Log in to your account, navigate to the API Keys section in your dashboard, and copy your unique Production API Key.
Can I get a direct player link via AI?
Yes! The get_video_details capability retrieves high-fidelity asset URLs including the player, mp4 source, and thumbnails for any specific video.
How do I check video analytics?
Use the get_video_analytics capability and specify the metric (e.g., 'play') and aggregation (e.g., 'total') to retrieve real-time performance data.
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