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api.video MCP for AI Agents. Manage live streams and analyze video performance metrics

api.video allows you to manage every aspect of video content—from initial upload and live stream setup to advanced analytics and chapter creation—all through natural conversation with your AI client.

api.video MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
api.video MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
api.video MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
api.video MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
api.video MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
api.video MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
api.video MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
api.video MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

Manage Video Assets

Create new video containers, upload sources from URLs, and update core parameters for any existing video.

Control Live Broadcasts

Set up live streams, manage stream keys, and terminate running broadcasts via simple commands.

Analyze Performance Data

Retrieve aggregated metrics or detailed time-series breakdowns to understand how videos are performing for your audience.

Enrich Video Metadata and Presentation

Generate automatic summaries, list chapters, add captions, and customize the appearance of players with watermarks.

Automate Content Pipelines

Set up webhooks to react instantly when video events occur and generate upload tokens for secure client-side data ingestion.

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api.video MCP for AI Agents

What AI agents can do with Video Stream Operations: 30 Tools for Content Management

Use these tools to list videos, create content containers, manage player themes, and retrieve detailed performance metrics.

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Complete Live Stream

Stops a live stream that is currently running.

Create Live Stream

Creates a new object defining the parameters for a live broadcast.

Create Player

Generates and customizes a player theme, allowing you to set specific visual...

Create Summary

Automatically generates an abstract and key takeaways for a specified video content.

Create Upload Token

Generates a temporary token used to securely upload large files from client-side...

Create Video

Establishes a new video object container for tracking and management.

Create Webhook

Subscribes to specific video events, ensuring you are notified when something happens to your content.

Delete Caption

Removes a specific caption track from a video.

Delete Chapter

Deletes defined time segment markers (chapters) from a video timeline.

Delete Live Stream

Permanently removes an existing live stream definition.

Delete Player Logo

Removes the logo image from a custom player theme.

Delete Player

Deletes an entire customized player theme.

Delete Summary

Permanently removes generated summary text and takeaways for a video.

Delete Upload Token

Invalidates and deletes an active upload token.

Delete Video

Permanently removes a video object from your project container.

Delete Watermark

Removes a defined watermark overlay from the video content.

Delete Webhook

Unsubscribes and removes an existing webhook listener.

Get Caption

Retrieves the full text and timing data for a specific caption track.

Get Chapter

Fetches the details and timecodes for a specific chapter marker in a video.

Get Discarded Video

Retrieves historical data and details of a video that was discarded from the active...

Get Live Stream

Fetches all current settings and status information for a specific live stream.

Get Metrics Breakdown

Pulls an analysis of viewership metrics, providing detailed breakdowns by source or...

Get Metrics Timeseries

Retrieves performance data points over a specific timeline for trend analysis.

Get Metrics

Gets an overall, aggregated view of all key analytics metrics for your content.

Get Player

Retrieves the full configuration and theme details of a specific player type.

Get Summary Source

Fetches the original text or source material used to generate a video summary.

Get Upload Token

Retrieves the details and expiry time of an active upload token.

Get Video Status

Checks if a video has finished uploading or encoding, providing its current...

Get Video

Retrieves all core details about a specific video object in the project.

Get Webhook

Fetches the configuration and security signature for an existing webhook listener.

List Captions

Lists all available caption tracks associated with a video container.

List Chapters

Retrieves a list of all defined chapters and their timecodes for a given video.

List Discarded Videos

Lists videos that were discarded, if the Video Restore feature is enabled on your...

List Live Streams

Retrieves a list of all existing live stream definitions in the project.

List Players

Lists every customized player theme that has been created for your videos.

List Summaries

Retrieves a list of all generated summaries across your video library.

List Tags

Shows every tag used in the project and how many videos are associated with each one.

List Upload Tokens

Lists all active upload tokens to help manage your content pipeline security.

List Videos

Retrieves a list of every video object currently tracked in the project container.

List Watermarks

Lists all existing, defined watermarks used across your videos.

List Webhooks

Shows a list of all configured webhook endpoints and their current status.

Restore Discarded Video

Moves a video from the discarded state back into active project management.

Update Caption Default

Sets one specific caption track to be displayed by default on the player.

Update Live Stream

Modifies existing live stream settings, such as titles or broadcast parameters.

Update Player

Makes changes to the visual appearance and settings of an existing player theme.

Update Summary Source

Allows manual editing or updating of the source text for a video summary.

Update Thumbnail

Changes the preview image shown for a video by selecting a specific timecode.

Update Video

Modifies general parameters of an entire video object, like its title or description.

Upload Video Source

Ingests new video content directly from a provided web URL.

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api.video MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The api.video MCP for AI Agents integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

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api.video MCP: Automating Video Content Management Workflows

Today, managing a single video asset means jumping between five different interfaces: the upload dashboard for sourcing footage, the analytics tab for checking views, the player settings page to change branding, and the metadata editor to write descriptions. This process is tedious, requires constant context-switching, and often leads to forgotten steps or inaccurate data entry.

With this MCP connected, your agent acts as a dedicated video engineer. You simply tell it what you need—like 'Generate summaries for all videos tagged Q4'—and it handles the uploads, calls `create_summary`, updates metadata, and reports back the finished product. It eliminates dashboard hopping entirely.

api.video MCP: Deep Dive into Live Streaming Operations

Setting up a live stream used to be a multi-step nightmare: first, creating the stream object; second, getting the correct keys; third, updating settings if you needed a different title or scheduled date. A simple error in any single step meant the broadcast failed.

Now, your agent manages this whole process conversationally. You can use `create_live_stream` and later modify it with `update_live_stream`—all without touching an API key or navigating complex forms. The entire workflow is managed through natural chat.

What api.video MCP for AI Agents MCP does for your AI

This MCP gives your agent total control over complex video infrastructure. You can handle the entire lifecycle, starting by ingesting raw footage from a URL or uploading it directly. It lets you manage the container itself, set up custom player themes, and even schedule watermarks for protection. For live content, you can create streams, manage broadcast details, and eventually signal when the session is complete.

Beyond storage, your agent pulls detailed metrics like viewership breakdowns and time-series data to analyze performance. You'll also get deep control over metadata by creating summaries or listing chapters. If you’re already using a platform like Vinkius, connecting this MCP gives your AI client all the video tools it needs in one place.

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Frequently asked questions about api.video MCP for AI Agents MCP

How do I use the api.video MCP to manage my live broadcasts? +

You tell your agent to create a new stream, and it handles all the necessary setup, providing you with the required broadcast keys. It also lets you update settings or signal when the stream is finished.

Can I use this MCP to analyze my video performance data? +

Yes. You can ask your agent to pull detailed analytics. It retrieves both overall metrics and time-series breakdowns, helping you pinpoint exactly when and why viewers dropped off.

Is this better than manually uploading videos via the website? +

Much better. Instead of multiple web logins, your agent handles everything—from ingesting a video source from a URL to checking its final encoding status—all within one chat session.

How do I add chapters or captions using the api.video MCP? +

You simply ask for it. Your agent uses tools to list existing chapters, and then you can direct it to create new ones at specific timecodes, updating your video's metadata instantly.

Can I customize the player appearance with this MCP? +

Absolutely. You tell your agent what changes you want—like adding a watermark or changing colors—and it uses tools to update the player theme and logo without needing developer access.