api.video MCP Server Integration
api.video is a comprehensive, cloud-native video infrastructure API designed to simplify the entire lifecycle of video content, from upload and encoding to live streaming and detailed performance analytics. Provided by the company api.video, this platform eliminates the traditional complexity of setting up and managing video servers, transcoding pipelines, and content delivery networks. Its core capability lies in real-time, adaptive encoding on-the-fly, which ensures immediate playback and optimal streaming quality across a vast array of devices and network conditions. For enterprises and developers, this translates into the ability to integrate professional-grade video features into applications, platforms, and internal tools within minutes, not months. Typical use cases range from building SaaS products with video capabilities (e.g., e-learning platforms, telehealth services, real estate virtual tours) to powering dynamic marketing content, corporate communications, and live event streaming, all without the need for dedicated in-house video infrastructure teams.
Technical Integration & Multi-Client Support
The api.video MCP Integration translates REST paths, operational endpoints, and tool schemas into standardized Model Context Protocol JSON-RPC 2.0 messages. This allows AI assistants like Claude Desktop, Cursor IDE, VS Code (Cline/Roo Code), and Zed Editor to run tool queries and execute functions seamlessly.
Add stdio configuration block to claude_desktop_config.json.
Configure workspace root at .cursor/mcp.json or Settings -> MCP.
Insert server JSON payload into cline_mcp_settings.json.
Specification & Compatibility Table
| Property | Specification Detail |
|---|---|
| Target Integration | api.video (api-video) |
| Directory Category | design creative |
| Protocol Spec | JSON-RPC 2.0 (stdio) |
| Canonical Path | /mcp/api-video/ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access the full JSON configuration for api.video?
Click 'Open Full api.video MCP Config' above to view the complete parameter schema, environment variable setup, and copy-pasteable JSON configs for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and VS Code.
Does api.video require authentication secrets?
Authentication depends on upstream API requirements. Check the environment variable table on the detail page to view required API keys and header tokens.
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