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HeyGen MCP. Automate talking head and global video production.

HeyGen automates studio-quality video production, letting you manage AI avatars, templates, and complex videos using simple conversation prompts. Connect this MCP to any agent to list avatars, generate talking head content for social media, or translate existing videos into multiple languages with perfect lip-syncing.

HeyGen MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
HeyGen MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
HeyGen MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
HeyGen MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
HeyGen MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
HeyGen MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
HeyGen MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
HeyGen MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

Find available avatars

The MCP lists groups or individual avatars so you know which digital spokesperson to use for your project.

Generate video content manually

You can trigger a studio-quality video generation task by providing specific scenes and avatar settings via the generate_video tool.

Create videos from templates

The MCP allows you to automate mass content creation by replacing variables within pre-designed video templates using generate_from_template.

Check production status and retrieve links

Use the get_video_status tool to monitor a job's progress, retrieving the final URL once the video is complete.

Translate videos into new languages

The MCP translates an existing video into another language, automatically syncing the lip movements for realism using translate_video.

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What AI agents can do with HeyGen: 11 Tools for Video Production

This set of tools lets you manage every aspect of AI video production, from listing avatars to translating final assets.

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Generate From Template

Creates a video by replacing variables within an existing template structure.

Generate Video

Manually starts and triggers a studio-quality video generation task using specific...

Get Api Profile

Retrieves basic operational information about the current API account setup.

Get Template Details

Provides the structure and definitions for a specific video template, letting you...

Get Video Status

Checks if a generated video is finished and, if so, returns the final download URL.

List Avatar Groups

Lists categories of avatars available in HeyGen for selection.

List Avatars

Retrieves a full list of all digital avatars, which you need to select an ID for video generation.

List Streaming History

Shows the history of any interactive live streaming sessions conducted through the...

List Templates

Retrieves a list of all available video templates you can use for content creation.

List Videos

Shows a history log of all videos that have been generated via the platform.

Translate Video

Translates an existing video into another language while maintaining accurate...

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HeyGen 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 HeyGen integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

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Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

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The headache of manual video production workflows

Today, creating a campaign that needs talking heads in three different languages feels like coordinating an army. You jump between the HeyGen studio interface, copy-pasting variable names into templates, manually checking job statuses across multiple tabs, and then—if you want it localized—you have to initiate separate translation jobs for every single piece of content.

It's a clock-watching, click-heavy nightmare. You spend more time managing the workflow than actually creating the message. When you connect this MCP via Vinkius, your AI client steps in and acts as that dedicated Video Producer. It manages all the complex sequencing—from avatar selection to final translation—through simple conversation.

HeyGen provides automated video production with `generate_video`

The biggest time drain is initiating and monitoring single videos. You have to select the avatar, define the scene JSON structure, submit it, and then wait. If you're running 50 variations, that means 50 separate manual steps.

With this MCP, you just tell your agent: 'Generate a video of the new product launch.' It handles calling `generate_video`, structuring the body data, submitting the job, and even reporting back when it’s done. The entire process is wrapped into one conversation.

What HeyGen MCP does for your AI

Connect your HeyGen account through this MCP to give your AI client full control over video creation. You can treat your agent like a dedicated Creative Director; it handles the heavy lifting of production management via natural conversation.

Need talking head videos? Your agent lists all available avatars and triggers video generation using specific scenes and avatar configs. Want to scale content for global teams? Use templates by providing variable mappings, generating personalized videos quickly. You can also monitor complex jobs with get_video_status to check progress or grab the final URL when it's ready.

If you need to update existing materials, your agent translates a video into multiple languages, retaining natural lip-syncing. Plus, you can list all templates and browse your history of generated videos. By connecting through Vinkius, you get access to this full suite of tools from any compatible AI client.

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Frequently asked questions about HeyGen MCP

How do I start using HeyGen with my AI agent? +

You must first subscribe to this MCP on Vinkius and enter your specific HeyGen API Key in the agent's settings. Once that credential is stored, you can begin issuing commands like 'List all available avatars.'

Can I use HeyGen to translate a video? +

Yes, using translate_video allows your agent to take an existing video and output a new version in another language while maintaining perfect lip-syncing for the speaker.

What is the difference between `generate_video` and `generate_from_template`? +

generate_video creates a unique, standalone video from scratch using defined scenes. Conversely, generate_from_template uses pre-built templates to replace specific variables, which is better for mass personalization.

How do I know when my generated video is ready? +

You use the get_video_status tool. It checks the job and will return 'completed' along with a direct URL you can immediately download or share.

Does HeyGen MCP handle avatar selection? +

Yes, you first call list_avatars to see all available options. Then, you provide the specific 'avatar_id' when triggering any generation task.