Clipy

What is Clipy?

Clipy is a read-only MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that gives AI agents (e.g., Claude, Cursor, Windsurf) access to your Clipy screen recordings. It enables agents to search recordings and retrieve transcripts, AI summaries, key moments, and inline video frames. It is designed for developers who want their agent to work with private screen recordings without leaving the chat.

How to use Clipy?

1. Create a free API key at https://clipy.online/settings/api-keys.
2. Add the server to your MCP client using the provided configurations for Claude Code, Codex, Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf. Set the CLIPY_API_KEY environment variable.
3. Use the exposed tools (e.g., search_recordings, get_transcript, get_summary) by passing a recording’s public id or full share URL.

Key features of Clipy

• Search your recordings by keyword (title + description)
• List your most recent recordings
• Retrieve full timestamped transcripts and plain text
• Access AI-generated summaries with TL;DR, key points, and action items
• Get inline video frames showing exactly what the speaker pointed at
• Poll until transcript/summary processing completes
• Download the MP4 locally for further processing

Use cases of Clipy

• Ask your agent to find a bug-report recording and ship a fix without switching contexts
• Have an agent read the transcript and summary of a meeting recording
• Extract key moments and frames from a demo recording automatically
• Combine multiple recordings into a single context bundle for analysis
• Use the zero-setup .md alternative for public share links without installing the server

FAQ from Clipy

Is Clipy read-only?

Yes. It can never create, edit, or delete your recordings.

How do I get an API key?

Create a free key at https://clipy.online/settings/api-keys. It looks like clipy_sk_live_… and is shown only once.

What tools does Clipy provide?

It provides search_recordings, list_recordings, get_recording, get_transcript, get_summary, wait_for_artifacts, and download_recording.

Where does my API key go?

The server runs locally on your machine. Your key is sent only to the Clipy API over HTTPS and is never exposed elsewhere. You can revoke it anytime from your settings.

Is there an alternative without installing the server?

Yes. Every public Clipy share link is agent-readable by appending .md to the URL (e.g., clipy.online/video/<id>.md). This returns summary, key moments, and transcript without any setup.