OpenClip MCP: The Video Editing MCP Server for Claude & ChatGPT - OpenClip

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Find the moments worth sharing. Clip them from your AI assistant.

Connect OpenClip to Claude, ChatGPT or a compatible assistant. Send a video link, preview the suggested moments, and choose which clips to export with captions.

Create account

See connection steps

Free account, 0 processing credits at signup. Clipping your videos requires an eligible trial or paid plan with credits.

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Connect your assistant

Choose your assistant and follow its setup steps. Sign in with your OpenClip account when prompted. Claude uses the published OpenClip plugin. Manual MCP setup is below.

  1. Open the Claude listing

    Get the published OpenClip plugin with its tools and workflow skills.

    Add OpenClip to Claude

  2. Add the plugin

    Click Add, review the requested permissions, and continue if you approve.

  3. Connect your OpenClip account

    Connect OpenClip in Claude, sign in, and approve access to your account.

The plugin includes 27 tools. For all 32, including AI UGC and background removal, connect manually instead: Customize → Connectors → Add custom connector in Claude, using the full MCP server URL below. On Team or Enterprise, ask an organization owner to add it. Enable only one OpenClip connection per chat to avoid duplicate tools.

Connect and call OpenClip

The public remote server is https://openclip.app/mcp. Authentication uses OAuth 2.1 with dynamic client registration, so your assistant opens a normal OpenClip sign-in instead of asking for an API key.

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http openclip https://openclip.app/mcp

mcpServers config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openclip": {
      "url": "https://openclip.app/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Registered MCP tools

Start a URL workflow with submit_video, then poll status and request clips or use the upload, media, image, agent, and UGC tools below.

  • get_account
  • search_docs
  • submit_video
  • list_videos
  • get_video_status
  • get_render_status
  • list_clips
  • render_clip
  • caption_video
  • list_caption_presets
  • get_transcript
  • list_supported_providers
  • get_usage
  • create_upload
  • complete_upload
  • list_agents
  • create_agent
  • update_agent
  • describe_agent_settings
  • create_agent_logo_upload
  • set_agent_logo
  • transcribe
  • edit_video
  • convert_media
  • extract_thumbnails
  • edit_image
  • remove_background
  • get_tool_job_status
  • generate_ugc
  • get_ugc_job_status
  • list_ugc_creators
  • list_ugc_jobs

Preview first. Choose what to export.

ClaudeExample conversation

Find moments worth sharing from this video. Show me previews so I can choose a clip to caption.

Preview the suggested moments, then choose a clip and caption style for your export.

Sample clip 1
Sample clip 2
Sample clip 3

Example conversation using OpenClip showcase clips. Results may look different in your assistant.

Or try asking

“Add captions to my short video. Show me the available styles first.”“Show me the highest-ranked moments from my podcast.”“Add bold captions to the clip I chose and render it.”“Clip this 45-minute interview into shorts.”“What caption styles can I use?”“How many credits do I have left?”

Give your coding agent the clip workflow

Using Claude Code, Codex or another coding agent? Add the OpenClip Skill for guidance on finding moments, previewing clips, and requesting captioned exports.

  1. Add the Skill

    Choose the OpenClip skills you need for clipping, captions or media tools. Install them in a supported agent such as Claude Code, Codex or Cursor.

    npx skills add OpenClip-App/agent-skills

  2. Connect

    Connect the OpenClip MCP server and complete sign-in so your agent can access your account.

  3. Preview, then choose

    Send this prompt. Your agent will ask for a video link, then help you choose a clip:

    Help me find moments worth sharing from a video. Ask me for its link, then show me previews so I can choose a clip to caption.

Video editing MCP resources

Guides, definitions, and client workflows for building assistant-led video editing systems with OpenClip.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an API key?
Not for assistants that support OpenClip sign-in. Add the connection and sign in with your OpenClip account. Clients without browser sign-in can use a manual connection token.
Which AI assistants work?
Use an MCP-compatible assistant such as Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor. Custom connection access can depend on your assistant plan or organization settings. Available OpenClip tools vary by integration.
How do I make a clip?
Connect OpenClip and send a supported video link. Ask for moments to preview, then choose a clip and caption style to export. Processing runs in the background; your assistant can check progress.
Can I attach a local video?
Only if your assistant can transfer the actual file to OpenClip. Otherwise, upload it on the OpenClip website and ask your assistant to find it in your library, or use a supported video link.
Does creating an account include processing credits?
No. New accounts start with 0 processing credits. Clipping your own videos requires an eligible trial or paid plan with credits. Creating an account does not start a trial.
Do I need to be a developer?
Most supported chat clients use connection settings and browser sign-in. Coding agents may need a config file or command. Follow the steps for your assistant above.

Ready to find your first clip? Create your account, then connect your assistant.