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Shotstack MCP Server

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Shotstack is a cloud-based video editing API platform that automates video creation and editing at scale. Programmatically render videos, combine clips, crop and trim footage, add effects and transitions, and manage multimedia assets with a powerful RESTful API.

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12 tools
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AI Skill
SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for Shotstack — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

Shotstack

Shotstack renders videos from JSON templates. Templates define timeline, clips, effects; Sources are media (images, video URLs). Rendering is async—submit and poll for status.

Data Model

  • Templates — video templates; define timeline and assets.
  • Sources — media sources (images, videos) for templates.
  • Renders — render jobs; have status (queued, rendering, done, failed).

Gotchas

  • Async rendering: Video renders are async. Submit render, poll status endpoint until complete, then fetch output URL.
  • Rate limit: ~30 requests/minute; use delay between calls.
  • Template format: Templates use Shotstack's JSON schema; validate before submitting.

Tools in this Server (12)

Combine Videos Shotstack

Combine multiple videos using Shotstack API

Crop Video Shotstack

Crop video using Shotstack API

Delete

Universal delete tool that removes ANY Shotstack resource using smart ID routing. Returns confirmation of deletion. CAUTION: Deletion is permanent and...

Fetch

Universal fetch tool that retrieves ANY Shotstack resource using smart ID routing with colon-separated format. Supports renders, templates, assets, so...

Get Shotstack Render Status

Get render status from Shotstack

Search

Search Shotstack for renders, templates, assets, or sources using natural language. Returns ranked results with IDs and titles. Note: Shotstack has no...

Shotstack Ingest Source

Upload or fetch media file from URL for ingestion and processing by Shotstack. The file will be uploaded to Shotstack storage and made available for u...

Shotstack List Sources

List Shotstack ingested sources with filtering, sorting, and pagination. Shows source ID, status, URL, and timestamps. Sources are uploaded or fetched...

Shotstack List Templates

List Shotstack templates with filtering, sorting, and pagination. Shows template ID, name, timeline configuration, and timestamps. Templates are reusa...

Shotstack Render Template

Render video from a saved template by merging data with placeholders. Templates are pre-configured video timelines with {{variable}} placeholders. Thi...

Shotstack Render Video

Submit a video editing timeline for rendering. This is the core Shotstack tool - accepts ANY timeline configuration including video combining, croppin...

Shotstack Upsert Template

Create new template or update existing template. Provide id for update mode, omit for create mode. Templates are reusable video configurations with me...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Shotstack MCP server?

Shotstack is a cloud-based video editing API platform that automates video creation and editing at scale. Programmatically render videos, combine clips, crop and trim footage, add effects and transitions, and manage multimedia assets with a powerful RESTful API. It provides 12 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect Shotstack to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/shotstack. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does Shotstack provide?

Shotstack provides 12 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does Shotstack require?

Shotstack uses API Key. Shotstack requires credentials. Connect via MCPBundles and authentication is handled automatically.

Setup Instructions

Connect Shotstack to any MCP client in minutes

https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/shotstack

One-click install:

The link prefills the Add custom connector dialog — you still review the values and click Add, then Connect to complete OAuth.

Or add manually

  1. Open claude.ai → Settings → Connectors.
  2. Click the + button and choose Add custom connector.
  3. Set Name to Shotstack and paste the MCP URL into Remote MCP server URL.
  4. Click Add. Shotstack will appear under Not connected — select it and click Connect to complete OAuth.
Name: Shotstack
Remote MCP server URL: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/shotstack
Authentication: OAuth

Custom connectors at claude.ai require a paid Claude plan (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise).

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