Qencode Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Manage cloud video transcoding and live streaming feeds.
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Why people use Qencode
Qencode Video Transcoding Automation for Content Teams
Qencode lets you skip the dashboard entirely. You tell your agent to start a batch of encodes, and it handles the task creation and initiation. You get a clean, automated pipeline where the work happens in the background.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct command line for your entire video infrastructure.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Batch processing a video library
A video editor needs to encode 50 clips into different formats.
- Real-world use case 02
Multi-platform live streaming
A gaming streamer wants to go live on three platforms at once.
- Real-world use case 03
Real-time production monitoring
A platform owner needs to check if a high-priority video is ready for delivery.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Qencode capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Qencode.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Qencode.
- 01 Capability
Add simulcast target
Connects an additional platform to your current live feed. It makes pushing to multiple sites easier.
- 02 Capability
Create domain
Sets up a new custom CDN domain for your video content. This helps manage your delivery infrastructure.
- 03 Capability
Create live stream
Sets up a new live broadcast instance using a live access token. It prepares the stream for launch.
- 04 Capability
Create task
Initiates a new video transcoding job with specific parameters. Use this to queue up your video assets.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Qencode.
- 05 Capability
Get access token
Retrieves a session token needed for starting transcoding jobs. You need this before you can create tasks.
- 06 Capability
Get live access token
Fetches the necessary token to begin a live stream broadcast. This is required for live streaming actions.
- 07 Capability
Get task status
Checks the current progress of one or more transcoding tasks. It shows you if a job is downloading or encoding.
- 08 Capability
Start encode
Begins the actual encoding process for a previously created task. This kicks off the heavy lifting.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Qencode.
- 09 Capability
Start live stream
Launches a live broadcast using the configured stream settings. Use this to go live with one command.
- 10 Capability
Stop live stream
Stops an active live broadcast immediately. Use this to kill a feed when it's no longer needed.
- 11 Capability
Update live stream
Modifies existing live stream parameters like DVR settings. This allows for on the fly configuration changes.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Qencode to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Qencode 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_qPyb1Wq9gRwG0zcmcopAccU1hLBZXdg94MjCypBl/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 Qencode, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Qencode for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qPyb1Wq9gRwG0zcmcopAccU1hLBZXdg94MjCypBl/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 Qencode URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Qencode in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"qencode-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qPyb1Wq9gRwG0zcmcopAccU1hLBZXdg94MjCypBl/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 Qencode
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Qencode, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"qencode-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qPyb1Wq9gRwG0zcmcopAccU1hLBZXdg94MjCypBl/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 Qencode
Ask Copilot: "Using Qencode, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"qencode-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qPyb1Wq9gRwG0zcmcopAccU1hLBZXdg94MjCypBl/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 Qencode
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Qencode, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"qencode-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qPyb1Wq9gRwG0zcmcopAccU1hLBZXdg94MjCypBl/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 Qencode
Ask Cline: "Using Qencode, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add qencode-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qPyb1Wq9gRwG0zcmcopAccU1hLBZXdg94MjCypBl/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 Qencode
Ask Claude: "Using Qencode, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Qencode can move forward.
This is for video engineers tired of manual transcoding queues and content platform ops who need to manage hundreds of simultaneous streams without manual overhead.
Video Engineer
They use this to automate batch processing of video assets so they don't have to babysit encoding queues.
Content Platform Operator
They manage live streaming infrastructure and simulcasting targets programmatically to reach more viewers.
Product Manager
They check video processing status directly within their project management capabilities to keep teams updated.
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Before you connect
Questions about Qencode.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does Qencode help with video production?
It automates the backend work of transcoding and live streaming. You can use your AI agent to queue up batch video jobs or launch live feeds without leaving your current workspace.
Can I use Qencode to stream to multiple platforms at once?
Yes, you can use it to manage simulcasting. Your agent can add multiple targets like Twitch or YouTube to a single live stream feed automatically.
How do I check the status of a video being encoded?
You can ask your agent to check the status of any specific task. It will return the current progress, such as the percentage completed or the current stage like downloading or saving.
Does Qencode support RTMP and WebRTC?
Yes, it supports major protocols including RTMP, WebRTC, and SRT. This allows you to connect various streaming hardware and software to your live broadcasts.
Can I manage my CDN domains through this?
Yes, you can create and manage custom CDN domains directly through the Connector. This makes it easier to organize your video delivery infrastructure.
Is Qencode good for high-volume transcoding?
It is designed for high-performance video processing. It's ideal for teams that need to handle many transcoding tasks or complex live streaming setups at scale.
How can I check if my video is finished encoding?
Use the get_task_status capability with your task tokens. It returns the current state such as 'downloading', 'encoding', 'saving', or 'completed' for one or more tasks.
Can I stream to multiple platforms like YouTube and Twitch at once?
Yes! First create a stream with create_live_stream, then use add_simulcast_target to add external destinations to your live feed.
Do I need to get an access token before every transcoding task?
Yes, you must call get_access_token to receive a session-based token required by the create_task capability. For live streaming, use get_live_access_token instead.
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