About Shortform Kit
Shortform Kit is a remote MCP server for assistants working with public social videos and creator data. It combines video metadata, downloads and transcription with sourced platform and monetization information.
Key features
- 01Video metadata across social platforms
- 02Download clips, audio, images, and frames
- 03Timestamped transcription in 90+ languages
- 04Sourced creator and platform data
- 05YouTube channel and earnings details
Use cases
- 01Transcribe a public video for review
- 02Download a clip or audio segment
- 03Check creator monetization benchmarks
- 04Look up platform upload specifications
MCP support
It exposes video, transcription, download, and sourced data tools to MCP clients over Streamable HTTP at https://shortformkit.com/mcp.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://shortformkit.com/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http diegobruegger-prog-shortformkit https://shortformkit.com/mcp{"mcpServers":{"diegobruegger-prog-shortformkit":{"type":"http","url":"https://shortformkit.com/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"diegobruegger-prog-shortformkit":{"type":"http","url":"https://shortformkit.com/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"diegobruegger-prog-shortformkit":{"type":"http","url":"https://shortformkit.com/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"diegobruegger-prog-shortformkit":{"serverUrl":"https://shortformkit.com/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
9| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Link to a public post or video, e.g. https://www.instagram.com/reel/..., https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/..., https://youtu.be/... Private posts and login-only content fail. |
Details
From the project READMEShortform Kit MCP server
Free remote MCP server for AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code). No API key, no account.
URL: https://shortformkit.com/mcp (Streamable HTTP)
Platform guides with example prompts: Instagram MCP server, TikTok MCP server, YouTube MCP server.
Tools
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
get_video_info | Title, author, duration, qualities, caption and hashtags of a public Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook or Pinterest post |
download_media | MP4, MP3, image, cover or a frame at a timestamp, optionally only a section; returns a link valid for 15 minutes |
transcribe_video | Whisper transcript with timestamps, 90+ languages, optional translation to English |
youtube_channel_id | UC channel ID, handle, channel URL and RSS feed from a @handle or any video link |
social_video_specs | 2026 upload specs (sizes, lengths, caption and hashtag limits) for 9 platforms, sourced |
creator_monetization | Monetization programs and requirements, RPM by niche and country, engagement benchmarks, sponsorship rates |
loudness_and_subtitles | LUFS and true peak targets (Spotify, YouTube, Netflix, EBU R128 …), subtitle rules, frame rates |
youtube_thumbnail_trends | This week's measured thumbnail trends of the most-viewed new YouTube videos in 10 niches |
estimate_youtube_earnings | Ad earnings range from monthly views and niche, or for Shorts |
Add it
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http shortformkit https://shortformkit.com/mcp
Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)
{ "mcpServers": { "shortformkit": { "url": "https://shortformkit.com/mcp" } } }
VS Code (.vscode/mcp.json)
{ "servers": { "shortformkit": { "type": "http", "url": "https://shortformkit.com/mcp" } } }
Claude (claude.ai, desktop): Customize, Connectors, + Add, Add custom connector, paste https://shortformkit.com/mcp (custom connectors depend on your plan).
Notes
- Same fair-use rate limit per IP as the website. Downloads are deleted after 15 minutes.
- Only use it for content you own or are allowed to use.
- Data tools answer with sourced data (CC BY 4.0) from https://shortformkit.com/data/ and include the source URL.
- HTTP API description: https://shortformkit.com/openapi.json
- Guide: https://shortformkit.com/mcp-server/
License
This repository (docs and registry metadata): MIT. Made by Diego Brügger, video editor in Zürich, for Shortform Kit.
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