# Elai AI Video MCP for AI Agents MCP > Elai AI Video equips your agent to handle the entire video production lifecycle. You can generate new videos from templates or scripts, list available digital avatars and voices, track detailed rendering status for existing projects, and check overall account credit balances—all through natural conversation. ## Overview - **Category:** marketing-automation - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** ai-video-generation, digital-avatars, text-to-video, video-production, content-creation, multilingual-video ## Description This MCP connects Elai.io's powerful AI video generation platform directly into your agent workflow. Instead of jumping between the web interface, checking project statuses on one tab and avatar details on another, you manage everything using plain language. Your agent handles listing all past projects, confirming which videos are ready for download, or finding out if a specific avatar is available. Need to check how many minutes of credit you have left? Just ask. It's about centralizing control over complex creative workflows. If your team manages content creation frequently, connecting this through Vinkius gives your AI client access to the whole catalog, letting it manage video assets alongside other business functions. You get an automated pipeline that tracks everything from template availability and supported languages to triggering a final render. ## Tools ### create_new_ai_video Generates a brand new AI video using either a provided template or specific script text. ### get_elai_account_metadata Retrieves account usage information, including your current credit balance and overall organizational metadata. ### get_video_details Pulls detailed settings and the specific rendering status for a video using its unique ID. ### list_available_avatars Provides a complete list of every AI presenter (avatar) that can be used in your videos, along with their identifiers. ### list_successfully_rendered_videos Identifies and lists all completed video projects that are finished rendering and ready for download or use. ### list_latest_video_projects Retrieves a list of the most recently created or updated video projects in your account history. ### list_video_templates Lists every available structural template that can be used as a starting point for new videos. ### list_ai_videos Provides an exhaustive list of all AI videos ever created or recorded in your Elai account. ### list_available_voices Shows a catalog of all supported voices and languages that can be used for automated video narration. ### trigger_video_rendering Starts the actual rendering process for an existing, defined video project to finalize it. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` List all my video projects, and tell me which ones are ready to download. ``` **Response:** ``` **Video Project Summary** * ✅ **Ready for Download:** 3 videos (Titles: Intro Q1, Team Onboarding, Brand Anthem) * 🔄 **Rendering/In Progress:** 2 videos (VID-4567, VID-9012). ETA: ~10 mins. * ⏳ **Drafted/Needs Action:** 5 videos. Review needed for script edits. Do you want the download link for 'Team Onboarding'? ``` **Prompt:** ``` I need an avatar for a medical topic and I also need to start a new video using the corporate template. ``` **Response:** ``` **Avatar Selection:** * 🔍 **Available Presenters:** James (Business), Elena (Tech), Marcus (Medical). * Marcus looks perfect for your needs. Would you like his thumbnail preview? **New Video Setup:** ✅ Template 'Corporate' is available. ➡️ To proceed, please confirm the script text and which avatar to use. ``` **Prompt:** ``` How many video assets can I create this month? What's my current credit balance? ``` **Response:** ``` **Account Credit Summary** * 💰 **Remaining Minutes:** 4,500 minutes. * 📊 **Total Usage This Month:** 12,300 minutes (Used since June 1st). * 💡 **Tip:** You'll need to monitor your usage closely for the next quarter. Would you like a full metadata report? ``` ## Capabilities ### Generate new videos Create entirely new AI video projects using either a pre-set template or by submitting original text. ### Manage account status and credits Retrieve detailed metadata, including your current credit balance and overall organizational usage for Elai. ### Monitor video progress Get the specific settings and real-time rendering status for any single video project ID you provide. ### Check asset inventory List all available AI avatars, templates, or voices to ensure your content has the right assets. ### Track project history and status Pull lists of every video ever created in the account, identify videos that finished rendering, or view only the most recent projects. ### Control the production pipeline Manually start a render process for an existing video project when it needs to be finalized. ## Use Cases ### Checking if the 'Q3 Product' video is finished A Marketing Manager asks, 'What's the status of our Q3 Product Announcement?' The agent checks the specific project details and tells them it’s at 75% completion, giving a precise ETA. This saves time checking multiple dashboards. ### Launching a new video campaign with fresh assets An Operations Lead asks, 'List all avatars that look professional for finance content.' The agent pulls the avatar registry and presents suitable options, streamlining the initial creative selection process. ### Auditing resource usage after a big launch A Content Director needs to know total video volume. They ask the agent to list all AI videos, immediately giving them a count and summary of assets used in the last month. ## Benefits - Instantly check rendering status: Instead of guessing, you ask the agent to get video details, knowing exactly if a project is 'Ready' or still running. - Centralized Asset Management: List all available avatars and voices in one go. You never have to wonder which presenter or language your team needs next. - Full Project Audit Trail: By listing all AI videos or checking the latest projects, you keep an organized record of every piece of content your brand has produced. - Credit Tracking: Need to know if you can afford another video? Get account metadata instantly to monitor remaining minutes and credits. - Guided Creation Workflow: The agent lets you create new content—whether from scratch or a template—without needing to navigate complex web forms. ## How It Works The bottom line is that your AI client treats video production like another set of conversational commands, making complex workflows simple. 1. Connect your AI client to this MCP via Vinkius and authorize the connection using your Elai.io API key. 2. Ask your agent for specific video production tasks, like 'What's the status of my latest tutorial?' or 'Can you list all available avatars?' 3. The agent executes the necessary calls, retrieves the data from Elai.io, and presents a summarized, actionable response to you. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How can I use the Elai AI Video MCP to check video rendering status?** You simply ask your agent for the status of a specific video project. It pulls real-time data, telling you if it's 'Rendering', what percentage complete it is, and when it will be ready. This saves you from manually checking the portal. **I need to create a new video. Does the Elai AI Video MCP help with that?** Yes. You can initiate content creation by asking your agent to generate a new video, providing either a script or selecting from existing templates. It guides you through the necessary steps right within the chat. **Does Elai AI Video MCP help me find available avatars and voices?** Absolutely. You can ask it to list all available avatars, showing you their identifiers and type (e.g., Business/Tech). It also lists supported languages and voices for narration. **What if I want to see all the videos we've ever made?** You can ask your agent to list all AI videos associated with your account. This gives you a full, historical audit trail of every project and asset created in Elai. **Is there an easy way to check my remaining video production minutes?** Yes. By retrieving the account metadata, your agent pulls current credit balances and overall usage summaries instantly. This keeps you from running out of credits unexpectedly.