smpte-timecode Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Perform frame-accurate video timecode math for broadcast and production.
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Why people use smpte-timecode
SMPTE Timecode Calculator for Error-Free Broadcast Math
With the SMPTE Timecode Calculator, you offload that logic to a dedicated engine. Your AI agent handles the request, the Connector does the heavy lifting, and you get a mathematically perfect timecode every time. It removes the need to double-check your agent's work.
What Vinkius changes
You get frame-accurate math for video production without AI hallucinations.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
The Broadcast Shift
An engineer needs to find the timecode offset for a 4-hour live feed.
- Real-world use case 02
The Automation Script
A developer wants to skip 15 minutes of footage.
- Real-world use case 03
The Frame Count Conversion
A user has a frame count of 50,000 and needs the timecode.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete smpte-timecode capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with smpte-timecode.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through smpte-timecode.
- 01 Capability
Frames to timecode
Converts absolute frame counts into SMPTE formatted strings based on your framerate. This helps you quickly turn raw data into readable video markers.
- 02 Capability
Subtract timecodes
Subtracts one SMPTE timecode from another to find the exact difference. Use it to calculate precise offsets between different media clips.
- 03 Capability
Add timecodes
Adds two SMPTE timecodes together while natively supporting drop-frame math. It ensures your calculations remain accurate for NTSC 29.97 and 59.94 standards.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask smpte-timecode to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use smpte-timecode 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_PAv59KRqSOBsSHNeROkTsPZtddjPTSGFpq6SFEM9/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 smpte-timecode, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable smpte-timecode for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PAv59KRqSOBsSHNeROkTsPZtddjPTSGFpq6SFEM9/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 smpte-timecode URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable smpte-timecode in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"smpte-timecode-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PAv59KRqSOBsSHNeROkTsPZtddjPTSGFpq6SFEM9/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 smpte-timecode
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using smpte-timecode, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"smpte-timecode-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PAv59KRqSOBsSHNeROkTsPZtddjPTSGFpq6SFEM9/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 smpte-timecode
Ask Copilot: "Using smpte-timecode, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"smpte-timecode-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PAv59KRqSOBsSHNeROkTsPZtddjPTSGFpq6SFEM9/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 smpte-timecode
Open Cascade and ask: "Using smpte-timecode, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"smpte-timecode-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PAv59KRqSOBsSHNeROkTsPZtddjPTSGFpq6SFEM9/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 smpte-timecode
Ask Cline: "Using smpte-timecode, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add smpte-timecode-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PAv59KRqSOBsSHNeROkTsPZtddjPTSGFpq6SFEM9/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 smpte-timecode
Ask Claude: "Using smpte-timecode, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work smpte-timecode can move forward.
This is for the broadcast engineer who can't risk a single frame of drift or the automation developer building capabilities for video pipelines.
Broadcast Engineer
Checking timecode offsets for live feeds and ensuring sync across multiple cameras.
Video Automation Developer
Building scripts that move media based on timecode calculations in a headless environment.
Post-Production Coordinator
Calculating complex timeline shifts for long-form content and multi-cam sequences.
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Before you connect
Questions about smpte-timecode.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does SMPTE Timecode Calculator handle 29.97 drop-frame?
Yes, it automatically accounts for NTSC 29.97 and 59.94 drop-frame logic, ensuring your calculations are accurate for standard broadcast formats.
Can I use SMPTE Timecode Calculator for 24fps film?
Absolutely. You can specify any framerate, including 24fps, to get accurate timecode strings for film production.
How does SMPTE Timecode Calculator fix AI math errors?
It offloads the math from the AI to a dedicated calculation engine. This prevents the AI from guessing and ensures every result is mathematically correct.
Is SMPTE Timecode Calculator good for long-form video?
Yes, it handles large frame counts and complex timecode additions, making it ideal for long-form content and broadcast scheduling.
Can I calculate timecode differences with SMPTE Timecode Calculator?
Yes, you can subtract one timecode from another to find the exact difference in frames and time, which is perfect for calculating scene offsets.
Does it support drop-frame?
Yes, pass the dropFrame boolean parameter for exact NTSC compliance.
What framerates are supported?
All standard rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60.
Can it convert frames to timecode?
Yes, absolute frame counting to SMPTE string is supported.
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