api.video Connector for AI agents.
9 live capabilities
Manage video hosting and live streaming workflows through natural conversation.
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Why people use api.video
Api.video Video Hosting Management for Content Teams
With this Connector, you can just tell your AI agent to 'list all videos that aren't encoded yet' and 'update the player logo for the new campaign.' You get a clean status report and immediate updates without a single click.
What Vinkius changes
You get a hands-free way to manage a professional video pipeline using only natural language.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Updating thumbnails for a new campaign
A content manager has 50 videos and needs to update the thumbnail for all of them.
- Real-world use case 02
Quickly spinning up a live broadcast
A live streamer wants to start a webinar but hates the setup.
- Real-world use case 03
Monitoring a batch encoding queue
A developer needs to know if a batch of videos finished encoding.
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
List video captions
List captions for a video
- 02 Capability
List video chapters
List chapters for a video
- 03 Capability
List player themes
List custom player themes
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through api.video.
- 04 Capability
Update video details
Modify video metadata
- 05 Capability
Create video object
Set title and description here. Initialize a new video
- 06 Capability
Get video analytics
Retrieve performance metrics
07—09
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through api.video.
- 07 Capability
Get video details
Get metadata for a video
- 08 Capability
Delete video
Permanently deletes a video object. Use this to remove content from your library.
- 09 Capability
List videos
Lists all video objects in your project. Use this to see your entire video library at a glance.
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_AAgxPvJfVVDY5RiNgqzHB92Z5NB9dYEDsZzCrPyW/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_AAgxPvJfVVDY5RiNgqzHB92Z5NB9dYEDsZzCrPyW/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAgxPvJfVVDY5RiNgqzHB92Z5NB9dYEDsZzCrPyW/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAgxPvJfVVDY5RiNgqzHB92Z5NB9dYEDsZzCrPyW/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAgxPvJfVVDY5RiNgqzHB92Z5NB9dYEDsZzCrPyW/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAgxPvJfVVDY5RiNgqzHB92Z5NB9dYEDsZzCrPyW/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-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAgxPvJfVVDY5RiNgqzHB92Z5NB9dYEDsZzCrPyW/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 ops person drowning in manual video uploads, the developer who needs to check encoding statuses without a dashboard, and the data analyst who wants instant performance stats.
Content Manager
Organizing a library of hundreds of videos and updating captions or summaries for each one.
Video Engineer
Setting up live stream keys and monitoring encoding progress via a chat interface instead of a dashboard.
Data Analyst
Pulling weekly viewership breakdowns and time-series metrics to create reports for stakeholders.
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Before you connect
Questions about api.video.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the api.video MCP help me manage my live streams?
Yes, it lets you create, update, and stop live streams using just text commands. You can get your stream keys and RTMP URLs instantly through your AI client.
How do I use api.video to get my video analytics?
Your agent can pull aggregated metrics and time-series data. You can ask for specific breakdowns to see how your content is performing over time.
Can this Connector help with video accessibility?
Yes, you can use it to manage captions and chapters. Your agent can list existing ones or help you organize them to make your content easier to navigate.
Can I use the api.video MCP to update my video player?
Absolutely. You can change player themes, manage watermarks, and update logos through your AI client without ever opening the api.video dashboard.
What happens if I need to restore a deleted video?
If you have Video Restore enabled, your agent can use the restore capability to bring back a discarded video from your library.
Can the api.video MCP automate my video workflow?
Yes, by using the webhook capabilities, you can set up triggers that react to video events, allowing your AI to help manage your entire pipeline.
Can I check if a video has finished encoding and is ready to play?
Yes! Use the get_video_status capability with the Video ID. It will return the ingestion and encoding status, letting you know exactly when the video is playable.
How do I upload a video file that is already hosted online?
You can use the upload_video_source capability. Just provide the Video ID and the public URL of the source file, and api.video will ingest it automatically.
Is it possible to see how many people watched my videos yesterday?
Absolutely. Use the get_metrics or get_metrics_timeseries capabilities to retrieve viewership data and performance analytics for your account or specific videos.
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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