Video Editor MCP server

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About Video Editor MCP server

MCP Interface for Video Jungle

#video #video-editing #video-analysis #video-generation

Video Editor MCP server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "video-editor-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "-p",
        "3.11",
        "--from",
        "video_editor_mcp@latest",
        "video-editor-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VJ_API_KEY": "<YOUR_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Video Editor MCP server tools

Add a Video File for analysis from a URL. Returns an vj:// URI to reference the Video file

Creates a Video Jungle project to contain generative scripts, analyzed videos, and images for video edit generation

Creates an OpenTimelineIO project and downloads it to your machine to open in a Davinci Resolve Studio instance (Resolve Studio _must_ already be running before calling this tool.)

Generates a rendered video edit from a set of video files

Generate an edit from a single input video file

Get assets within a project for video edit generation.

Returns video matches based upon embeddings and keywords

Live update a video edit's information. If Video Jungle is open, edit will be updated in real time.

Overview

What is Video Editor MCP server?

A server that lets you upload, edit, search, and generate videos from an LLM, integrated with Video Jungle. It requires a Video Jungle account and API key.

How to use Video Editor MCP server?

Install via Smithery or configure claude_desktop_config.json with the uvx command and your API key. Invoke tools like add-video or search-videos through natural language prompts. Optionally set LOAD_PHOTOS_DB=1 to enable searching your local MacOS Photos library.

Key features of Video Editor MCP server

Upload videos from URLs and analyze them.
Create projects to organize video assets.
Search videos using embeddings and keywords.
Generate video edits from one or multiple videos.
Live-update edits in real time via Video Jungle.
Export edits as OpenTimelineIO for Davinci Resolve Studio.

Use cases of Video Editor MCP server

Search your video library for specific scenes or objects.
Generate a highlight reel from a single video file.
Combine multiple videos into a single edited output.
Edit videos locally using Davinci Resolve Studio.
Browse and search your MacOS Photos app for videos.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account to use Video Editor MCP server?

Yes, you must sign up at Video Jungle and add your API key to the server configuration.

Can I search videos on my local machine?

Yes, by setting the environment variable `LOAD_PHOTOS_DB=1`, you can search your MacOS Photos app for video files using Apple’s tags.

Which video editing software is supported for local editing?

The `edit-locally` tool creates an OpenTimelineIO project for Davinci Resolve Studio, which must be running before calling the tool.

What transport protocol does Video Editor MCP server use?

It runs over stdio, as is standard for MCP servers. Debugging is possible via MCP Inspector.

Are there any limits on video edit generation?

Currently, video edits rely on the chat context provided to the LLM, and each edit must be generated within the same conversation.

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