Vimeo MCP. Audit and organize your entire video library in conversation.
Vimeo MCP manages your entire video library within a conversation. You can audit content, list videos across different folders or showcases, retrieve detailed metadata (like plays and duration), update titles, and delete old assets—all without ever opening the Vimeo dashboard. It turns complex media governance into simple instructions for your AI agent.
Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access
List all videos in your account and retrieve specific metadata like duration, play counts, and privacy settings.
Browse lists of project folders (groups) or content showcases (albums) to map out your video structure.
Update the titles, descriptions, and other key details for specific videos on Vimeo.
Delete old or unnecessary video files directly from your agent chat session.
Query public-facing videos across Vimeo to find relevant industry content or ideas.
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What AI agents can do with Vimeo: 10 Tools for Media Workflow
These tools allow your AI agent to perform specific actions on your Vimeo account, from listing video files to updating metadata.
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Start using Vimeo MCPDelete Video
Removes a specific video file from your Vimeo account.
Get Me
Retrieves basic profile information for the authenticated user on Vimeo.
Get Video
Fetches detailed information about a single, specific video file.
List Channels
Shows all public or private channels that your account follows on Vimeo.
List Folders
Retrieves a list of project folders (groups) associated with the user's account.
List Groups
Lists all groups that your account follows on Vimeo.
List Showcases
Returns a list of curated showcases (albums) used to group videos.
List Videos
Generates a comprehensive list of all videos uploaded by the user.
Search Videos
Searches for public videos across Vimeo based on keywords or topics.
Update Video
Changes the metadata, such as the title or description, for an existing video.
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The pain of tracking down assets in a complex media library
Today, managing your video content feels like navigating an archaeological dig. You have to log into Vimeo, click through 'Projects,' then select the correct folder, open the showcase album, and finally scroll through dozens of thumbnails just to figure out if that client's final version was uploaded or if it needs a description update. The process is slow, requires constant context switching between tabs, and means you spend more time clicking than actually working.
With this MCP, you talk to the agent instead. You tell your AI client, 'Check all videos in the Q3 Showcase.' The agent executes `list_videos` and pulls all metadata instantly. You get a clean report showing exactly what's there, its status, and whether it needs an updated title—all without opening a single dashboard page.
Vimeo MCP: Full Video Asset Management
You no longer need to manually check if every video in a specific folder has its metadata correct. The agent can list all videos, then run `get_video` on each one and compile the report for you, confirming title status, plays, and privacy settings in seconds.
It's not just about listing files; it's about control. You instruct it to delete old assets or update descriptions across multiple projects simultaneously. Your content workflow moves from tedious manual clicks to a simple conversation with your agent.
What Vimeo MCP does for your AI
This connector gives your AI client full command over your video ecosystem on Vimeo. Forget clicking through dozens of tabs just to find out which videos need updates or where a specific project folder is located. Instead, you simply ask the agent what you need—whether it's finding all the videos associated with 'Q3 Campaign' or checking the performance stats for a particular showcase.
The system lets your agent list every video and retrieve its detailed metadata, letting you govern content governance from a natural chat interface. You can audit entire project folders to ensure everything is organized before a client review. If you need to update descriptions, change titles, or even delete outdated media assets, the agent handles it immediately.
By connecting Vimeo through Vinkius, your AI agent acts as an expert video operations specialist for your team. It lets you query public videos across Vimeo for inspiration and keeps track of user-specific channels and groups. You get a single point of access to organize and manage every aspect of your visual content.
019d8499-0890-733f-9b0a-048b6d7ee2fa How to set up Vimeo MCP
The bottom line is you get full control over your entire Vimeo content library through simple conversation, without needing manual logins or dashboard navigation.
Subscribe to the Vinkius catalog and provide your Vimeo Access Token.
Connect this MCP to your preferred AI client (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Windsurf).
Instruct your agent to perform a task, like listing all project folders or updating video descriptions.
Who uses Vimeo MCP
This connector is for the Operations Lead who spends hours manually checking video status across multiple dashboards. It's for Content Marketers drowning in unorganized assets and Account Admins tasked with massive content cleanups.
Uses it to verify that new campaign videos have been correctly added to the right showcases and folders after production.
Performs rapid, deep audits of massive video libraries to find orphaned or outdated content for mass deletion.
Checks metadata and status updates across all project folders without leaving their primary scripting environment.
Benefits of connecting Vimeo MCP
Automate Content Governance: Instead of manually checking titles, use the agent to run list_videos and then update_video across hundreds of files to standardize descriptions instantly.
Maintain Structure Oversight: The agent lets you browse all project folders using list_folders, giving you a real-time map of your content organization without navigating dozens of internal links.
Save Time on Audits: Use list_videos and get_video to pull detailed metadata (plays, duration) for every file in minutes. This replaces hours spent opening individual video dashboards.
Clean Up Assets Safely: When a project ends, you can command the agent to use delete_video, ensuring no outdated or unnecessary content remains cluttering your library.
Find Inspiration Fast: Use search_videos to query public content across Vimeo. You find relevant industry examples without leaving your workflow and wasting time on Google searches.
Vimeo MCP use cases
Quarterly Content Audit
The Account Admin needs to ensure that every video in the 'Client Portfolio' folder has a standardized description. Instead of opening 50 videos one by one, they ask the agent to list all videos and then use update_video on a batch, ensuring consistency across the whole collection.
New Campaign Launch Prep
The Content Manager needs to confirm that 12 new assets are ready. They ask the agent to list all videos and then use get_video on each one to verify its privacy settings and final duration before scheduling a public release.
Disposing of Old Media
The Operations Lead has old training materials that need clearing out. They instruct the agent to list all videos, filter by date, and then use delete_video on anything older than two years.
Cross-Team Content Review
A Producer needs to check what kind of content exists in the 'Experimental' folder. They ask the agent to list folders and then specifically request a listing of videos within that project using list_videos.
Vimeo MCP tradeoffs
What to watch out for, and the recommended way to handle each one.
Trying to search by internal tags
The user assumes they can simply type 'Search for all videos tagged #marketing' into the agent, believing it works like an internal database query.
You must use the dedicated list_videos tool first. If that fails, you need to perform a broader search using search_videos, which focuses on publicly available keywords, not private tags.
Manually updating every single field
The user gets overwhelmed and manually tries to copy-paste new titles and descriptions for 20 videos into a spreadsheet, leading to massive data entry errors.
Use the update_video tool. You give the agent the video ID and the bulk update parameters (title: 'New Name', description: 'Updated Copy'), letting it handle the API calls.
Forgetting which content is public
The user uses list_videos to gather all metadata, including private videos, and accidentally shares a confidential file list with an external team member.
Always combine get_video or list_videos with a filter check on the video's 'privacy setting' metadata. If you only want public assets, confirm that detail before proceeding.
When to use Vimeo MCP
Use this MCP if your primary pain point is managing structured content—specifically large collections of videos—that live inside Vimeo. You need to audit, organize, or modify the actual metadata associated with those video files (titles, descriptions, play counts, folders). This connector excels at governance: listing assets (list_videos), confirming details (get_video), and making controlled changes (update_video).
Don't use this if your goal is simply to store notes about the videos or manage project timelines that don't relate to Vimeo's internal structure. For tracking non-media related tasks, you need a dedicated project management tool connector (like Asana or Trello). If you just want simple text searching across multiple documents, a generic document search MCP will be better. You use this when the video itself and its associated metadata are the core data source.
Frequently asked questions about Vimeo MCP
How does the Vimeo MCP handle listing all my videos? +
The list_videos tool retrieves every video file uploaded by your account. It gives you a comprehensive overview, including key metadata like duration and play counts.
Can I update descriptions for many videos at once using Vimeo MCP? +
Yes. You use the update_video tool. Instead of logging in and updating each video manually, you instruct your agent to change the metadata (like the title or description) across a set list of files.
What if I want to find public videos about AI? +
For general inspiration, use the search_videos tool. This searches Vimeo's publicly available content using keywords, helping you find relevant industry examples quickly.
Is deleting a video permanent with the Vimeo MCP? +
Yes, the delete_video tool permanently removes the asset from your account. Always run a detailed audit first to ensure you don't delete anything important.
Does Vimeo MCP help me manage my client groups? +
It helps by allowing you to list all folders and groups using list_folders or list_groups, giving you a clear, conversational overview of your content structure.