Short Video Maker
Creates short videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and a REST API.
What is Short Video Maker?
Short Video Maker is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to creates short videos for tiktok, instagram reels, and youtube shorts using the model context protocol (mcp) and a rest api.
Creates short videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and a REST API.
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Creates short videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTub
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx short-video-maker-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Short Video Maker
Short Video Maker is an MCP server that creates short videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts using Remotion. Connecting it to Claude enables AI-driven faceless video generation and automation of short-form video production workflows.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ installed
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
- Remotion installed and configured
- FFmpeg available on your system
Install Short Video Maker
Install the server using npx.
npx short-video-maker-mcpAdd to Your MCP Client Configuration
Register the server in your claude_desktop_config.json file.
{
"mcpServers": {
"short-video-maker": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["short-video-maker-mcp"]
}
}
}Verify Remotion and FFmpeg
Ensure Remotion is installed and FFmpeg is available in your PATH. Test with 'ffmpeg -version'.
Restart Your MCP Client
Restart Claude Desktop or your MCP client to load the video generation server.
Test Video Generation
Ask Claude to generate a short video script or create a sample video. Verify the output renders correctly.
Short Video Maker Examples
Client Configuration Example
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json mcpServers section.
{
"mcpServers": {
"short-video-maker": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["short-video-maker-mcp"]
}
}
}Prompts to Try
Use these prompts to generate videos through Claude.
- Create a 15-second TikTok video about AI with text overlays and background music.
- Generate an Instagram Reel script for a product demo.
- Make a YouTube Shorts video with engaging transitions and captions.Troubleshooting Short Video Maker
Remotion or FFmpeg not found when generating videos
Verify Remotion is installed globally or locally in your project. Add FFmpeg to your system PATH. On macOS, use 'brew install ffmpeg'. On Linux, use 'apt-get install ffmpeg'.
Video generation fails with codec errors
Ensure FFmpeg is compiled with all codecs enabled. Reinstall FFmpeg using your package manager. Check that Remotion version is compatible with your FFmpeg version.
Server does not appear after config change
Verify the JSON syntax in claude_desktop_config.json. Restart your MCP client completely. Check that the npx command can find short-video-maker-mcp by running it directly in your terminal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Short Video Maker
What is Short Video Maker?
Short Video Maker is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that creates short videos for tiktok, instagram reels, and youtube shorts using the model context protocol (mcp) and a rest api. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Short Video Maker?
Follow the installation instructions on the Short Video Maker GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Short Video Maker?
Short Video Maker works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Short Video Maker free to use?
Yes, Short Video Maker is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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