TikTok
Integrates TikTok video analysis into Claude AI via TikNeuron, enabling users to retrieve subtitles, analyze content for virality factors, and extract video details including engagement metrics and metadata.
What is TikTok?
TikTok is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to integrates tiktok video analysis into claude ai via tikneuron, enabling users to retrieve subtitles, analyze content for virality factors, and extract video details including engagement metrics and me...
Integrates TikTok video analysis into Claude AI via TikNeuron, enabling users to retrieve subtitles, analyze content for virality factors, and extract video details including engagement metrics and metadata.
This server falls under the Marketing & SEO category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Integrates TikTok video analysis into Claude AI via TikNeuro
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx tiktok-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use TikTok
The TikTok MCP integrates TikTok video analysis capabilities into Claude AI via the TikNeuron API, enabling retrieval of video subtitles, detailed engagement metrics, and content search. It provides three focused tools: fetching subtitles from any public TikTok video URL, getting full post details including creator info, hashtags, play counts, and comments, and searching TikTok for videos by keyword with pagination. This makes it valuable for content creators analyzing viral patterns, marketers researching competitor content, and researchers studying TikTok trends.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later installed
- Git (for cloning the repository)
- A TikNeuron account with an MCP API key — register at tikneuron.com/tools/tiktok-mcp
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
Get a TikNeuron API key
Visit tikneuron.com/tools/tiktok-mcp and create an account. Navigate to the API section to generate your MCP API key. This key is required for all TikTok data requests.
Clone and build the repository
Clone the TikTok MCP repository and install dependencies, then build the TypeScript source.
git clone https://github.com/Seym0n/tiktok-mcp.git
cd tiktok-mcp
npm install
npm run buildNote the path to the built index.js
After building, the entry point will be at build/index.js inside the cloned directory. You will need the absolute path to this file for the MCP configuration.
# On macOS/Linux:
pwd
# Append /build/index.js to the output to get your full pathAdd the server to your MCP client configuration
Open your Claude Desktop configuration file and add the tiktok-mcp entry. Replace the args path with the absolute path to your build/index.js and add your TikNeuron API key.
{
"mcpServers": {
"tiktok-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/tiktok-mcp/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"TIKNEURON_MCP_API_KEY": "your_tikneuron_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop and test
Save the config and restart Claude Desktop. Try asking Claude to analyze a TikTok video by pasting a URL. The tiktok_get_subtitle, tiktok_get_post_details, and tiktok_search tools should be available.
TikTok Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the TikTok MCP server. Adjust the path in args to point to your local build.
{
"mcpServers": {
"tiktok-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/Users/yourname/tiktok-mcp/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"TIKNEURON_MCP_API_KEY": "your_tikneuron_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
These prompts demonstrate content analysis, virality research, and competitive intelligence use cases.
- "Get the subtitles from this TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/1234567890"
- "Analyze the engagement metrics for this TikTok video and tell me what made it viral"
- "Search TikTok for videos about 'morning routine' and summarize the top results"
- "What hashtags is this creator using and how do they perform?"
- "Compare the content strategy of these two TikTok videos"Troubleshooting TikTok
API key authentication fails or returns 401
Verify that TIKNEURON_MCP_API_KEY is set correctly. Log in to tikneuron.com and check your API key in the dashboard — keys may need to be regenerated if they expire or are revoked.
Subtitles not available for a video
The tiktok_get_subtitle tool only works for videos that have auto-generated or manually added captions. Private videos, very new uploads, and some regional content may not have subtitles. Use tiktok_get_post_details as a fallback to get other metadata.
Server fails to start: 'Cannot find module' error
The args path must be the absolute path to build/index.js. Run 'npm run build' in the cloned directory first, then verify the file exists at that path before adding it to the config.
Frequently Asked Questions about TikTok
What is TikTok?
TikTok is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates tiktok video analysis into claude ai via tikneuron, enabling users to retrieve subtitles, analyze content for virality factors, and extract video details including engagement metrics and metadata. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install TikTok?
Follow the installation instructions on the TikTok GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with TikTok?
TikTok works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is TikTok free to use?
Yes, TikTok 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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