About api.video MCP by usefulapi
A hosted MCP server for managing api.video videos and live streams, intended for users of Claude, Cursor, and other MCP clients. It combines read and write operations with caption, player, webhook, and playback analytics lookups.
Key features
- 01List and inspect videos and streams
- 02Create, update, and delete videos
- 03Manage live streams
- 04List captions, chapters, players, and webhooks
- 05Read video and stream play analytics
Use cases
- 01Review video status and playback analytics
- 02Create or update videos through an MCP client
- 03Inspect captions, chapters, and player configurations
- 04Check live stream details and analytics
MCP support
Exposes api.video read and write tools to MCP clients through a hosted endpoint. Users connect with OAuth and provide their api.video API key during sign-in.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://apivideo.usefulapi.io/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-apivideo https://apivideo.usefulapi.io/mcp{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-apivideo":{"type":"http","url":"https://apivideo.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"io-usefulapi-apivideo":{"type":"http","url":"https://apivideo.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-apivideo":{"type":"http","url":"https://apivideo.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-apivideo":{"serverUrl":"https://apivideo.usefulapi.io/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
15| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| tags | array | No | Filter by tags (all must match). Sent as tags[]. |
| title | string | No | Filter by video title (substring). |
| sortBy | enum | No | Field to sort by.title | createdAt | publishedAt | updatedAt |
| metadata | object | No | Filter by metadata key/value pairs. Sent as metadata[key]=value. |
| pageSize | integer | No | Results per page (max 100). Default 25. |
| sortOrder | enum | No | Sort direction.asc | desc |
| currentPage | integer | No | Page number (1-based). Default 1. |
| description | string | No | Filter by description (substring). |
| liveStreamId | string | No | Return only videos recorded from this live stream id. |
Details
From the project READMEapi.video MCP by usefulapi
Manage videos, live streams, and analytics on api.video from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client. Hosted, no local install — connect with your api.video API key.
Live endpoint: https://apivideo.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io/apivideo
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://apivideo.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http apivideo https://apivideo.usefulapi.io/mcp, then run/mcpto log in. - VS Code: Add to VS Code.
- Cursor and other clients: add the URL as a remote MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"apivideo": {
"url": "https://apivideo.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config: the server signs you in with OAuth, and the login page asks for your api.video credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/apivideo/
On first connect you'll paste your api.video API key. It's validated, stored per-user, and scoped to you.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
apivideo_list_videos | read | List videos |
apivideo_get_video | read | Get video |
apivideo_get_video_status | read | Get video status |
apivideo_list_live_streams | read | List live streams |
apivideo_get_live_stream | read | Get live stream |
apivideo_list_captions | read | List captions |
apivideo_list_chapters | read | List chapters |
apivideo_list_players | read | List players |
apivideo_list_webhooks | read | List webhooks |
apivideo_get_video_analytics | read | Video analytics (plays) |
apivideo_get_live_stream_analytics | read | Live stream analytics (plays) |
apivideo_create_video | write | Create video (write) |
apivideo_update_video | write | Update video (write) |
apivideo_delete_video | write | Delete video (write) |
apivideo_create_live_stream | write | Create live stream (write) |
apivideo_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
apivideo_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
apivideo_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro (unlimited*) |
apivideo_cancel_subscription | meta | Cancel the Pro subscription |
read tools are read-only; write tools mutate data (clients should confirm them); meta tools report usage, manage your subscription or send a feature request.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Pro | $9/mo or $90/yr (2 months free) | Unlimited* |
*Pro has a fair use limit of 10,000 tool calls a month on this server. For more, write to [email protected].
Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with apivideo_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with apivideo_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running apivideo_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].
License
MIT — see LICENSE. Documentation only; the server is hosted.
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