HeyGen Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Automate studio-quality video production and avatar management from your chat interface.
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Why people use HeyGen
HeyGen for Automated Video Production
With this Connector, you skip the studio entirely. You just tell your agent what you want to build. Whether it is a batch of 100 personalized outreach clips or a translated training module, the agent handles the configuration and gives you the final result. You get a production house that lives inside your chat.
What Vinkius changes
You get a video production assistant that handles the technical execution of your creative ideas.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Scaling personalized sales outreach
A sales lead wants to send 500 personalized 'thank you' videos.
- Real-world use case 02
Rapidly localizing training content
An L&D manager needs to turn a 5-minute English training video into Spanish and French.
- Real-world use case 03
Quickly creating social media talking heads
A creator wants a quick video about a new product.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete HeyGen capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with HeyGen.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through HeyGen.
- 01 Capability
Remove video record
Delete video
- 02 Capability
Create from template
Use template for video
- 03 Capability
Generate ai video
Create avatar video
- 04 Capability
Get api status
Check connection
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through HeyGen.
- 05 Capability
Get video progress
Check video status
- 06 Capability
List available avatars
List AI actors
- 07 Capability
List video templates
List design templates
- 08 Capability
List generated videos
List past creations
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through HeyGen.
- 09 Capability
List available voices
List AI voices
- 10 Capability
Test heygen auth
Verify credentials
- 11 Capability
Upload media asset
Add image/audio source
- 12 Capability
Generate from prompt
One-shot prompt to video
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask HeyGen to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use HeyGen 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_7MndYBo64pejF5PNsGREWY0wiMu7RCeRkYmZjGz5/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 HeyGen, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable HeyGen for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7MndYBo64pejF5PNsGREWY0wiMu7RCeRkYmZjGz5/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 HeyGen URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable HeyGen in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"heygen": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7MndYBo64pejF5PNsGREWY0wiMu7RCeRkYmZjGz5/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 HeyGen
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using HeyGen, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"heygen": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7MndYBo64pejF5PNsGREWY0wiMu7RCeRkYmZjGz5/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 HeyGen
Ask Copilot: "Using HeyGen, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"heygen": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7MndYBo64pejF5PNsGREWY0wiMu7RCeRkYmZjGz5/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 HeyGen
Open Cascade and ask: "Using HeyGen, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"heygen": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7MndYBo64pejF5PNsGREWY0wiMu7RCeRkYmZjGz5/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 HeyGen
Ask Cline: "Using HeyGen, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add heygen --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7MndYBo64pejF5PNsGREWY0wiMu7RCeRkYmZjGz5/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 HeyGen
Ask Claude: "Using HeyGen, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work HeyGen can move forward.
This is for content creators and marketing leads who are tired of the manual grind of video editing and want to scale personalized video outreach without hiring a full production house.
Content Creator
Creates talking head videos for social media and training modules without needing a camera setup.
Marketing Manager
Automates personalized video messages for lead generation and customer success at scale.
L&D Specialist
Translates and localizes corporate training content for global teams in minutes.
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Before you connect
Questions about HeyGen.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does the HeyGen MCP help with personalized marketing videos?
It lets your AI agent handle the repetitive work of creating unique videos for different people. By using templates, your agent can swap out names, dates, or specific details for hundreds of customers at once, giving you a personalized video for everyone without the manual effort.
Can I use the HeyGen MCP to translate videos with lip-sync?
Yes, that is one of the core features. You can ask your agent to take an existing video and translate it into another language. The Connector handles the lip-syncing automatically so the avatar's speech looks natural in the new language.
What kind of avatars can I access through the HeyGen MCP?
You can access a wide variety of avatars, including public ones, instant avatars, and your own custom photo avatars. Your agent can list these for you so you can pick the right face for your project.
Is the HeyGen MCP good for corporate training videos?
It's excellent for L&D teams. You can use it to quickly generate high-quality talking head videos for training modules or translate those modules into multiple languages to reach a global audience quickly.
How do I know when my video is finished?
Your AI agent can check the status of any video it starts for you. It will monitor the render progress and then provide you with the final URL as soon as the video is complete, so you don't have to keep checking the website.
Can I manage my video templates using the HeyGen MCP?
Yes, you can list all your available templates and even see the specific variables each one requires. This helps you stay organized and ensures your agent has the right info to build your videos correctly.
How do I find my HeyGen API Key?
Log in to your HeyGen account, navigate to User Settings, and select the Developer tab. You will be able to generate and copy your unique API key from there.
How can I generate a video using a template?
First, use list_templates to find the template you want. Then, use the generate_from_template capability by providing the template ID and a JSON string mapping the variables (like text or image URLs) you want to replace.
Can I translate existing videos into other languages?
Yes! Use the translate_video capability. You must provide the source video URL and the target language code. HeyGen will generate a new version of the video with the translated audio and lip-syncing.
Is the integration secure for creative data?
Absolutely. The integration uses official HeyGen API keys over HTTPS. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.
How do I choose the right avatar for my video?
Use the list_available_avatars capability to browse all options. Your agent will provide the names and unique avatar_id for each character, which you can then use in your generation requests.
Can I generate a video without specifying an avatar or voice?
Yes! Use the generate_from_prompt capability (Video Agent). Simply describe what you want, and HeyGen will automatically select the best-matching avatar and voice for your content.
Is it possible to automate personalized videos for multiple customers?
Absolutely. Use the create_from_template capability by providing a templateId and a set of variables. Your AI agent can iterate through your customer list and trigger unique videos for each person.
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