Make videos in Claude with MCP
Have a conversation, get a film. Describe your product, react to the frames Claude shows you, ask for changes, and walk away with a rendered video, without leaving the chat.
Can you make videos in Claude.ai or Claude Desktop?
Not natively, but you can add it. Connect the Claude Video MCP server to Claude.ai or Claude Desktop and Claude gains video tools: it writes the storyboard, checks frames, edits on request and renders a finished MP4 you can download.
How it works
Set up video in Claude app & Desktop in four steps.
- 01
Get an API key
Create a Claude Video account, then generate a key in Dashboard → Settings → API keys (Pro and Studio plans).
- 02
Add the MCP server to Claude
Point it at https://claudevideo.io/api/mcp with your key as a Bearer token. Claude discovers ten video tools automatically.
- 03
Ask for a video
Describe the film you want in plain English. Claude calls create_video, checks frames with preview_frame, edits the storyboard, then calls render_video.
- 04
Download the MP4
Claude returns the render link when the export finishes, in 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1, up to 4K depending on your plan.
Why it works
Why make videos from Claude app & Desktop.
- 01
Conversational editing
“Make the opening punchier.” “Use our blue.” Claude edits the storyboard and shows you new frames.
- 02
Frames in the chat
preview_frame renders a still so Claude, and you, can see a scene before the full render.
- 03
Every format
Ask for 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1; the engine lays each format out natively.
- 04
Any Claude model
Pick Opus 5.5, Sonnet 5.5, Fable 5.1 or Haiku 4.5 in the model menu; the tools work the same.
Prompts to try
Just ask.
- › Make a 30-second launch film for acme.app and show me three key frames first.
- › The product tour is too fast. Slow it down and zoom on the export button.
- › Looks great. Render it in 4K.
Prefer to work inside Claude? Add our MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"claude-video": {
"url": "https://claudevideo.io/api/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer cv_live_…" }
}
}
}Compare models
Which Claude model should direct your video?
| Model | Role in Claude Video | Best for | Speed | Context | API price / 1M tok |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 5.5 claude-opus-5-5 | Default AI director | Launch films, product videos, multi-scene storyboards | Balanced | 1M tokens | $4 / $20 |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 claude-sonnet-5-5 | Fast director for high volume | Social ads, hook variations, changelog videos at volume | Fast | 1M tokens | $2 / $10 |
| Claude Fable 5.1 claude-fable-5-1 | Premium director for hard briefs | Complex narratives, long explainers, custom React scenes | Deliberate | 1M tokens | $10 / $50 |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 claude-haiku-4-5 | Lightweight director for quick edits | Quick copy edits, captions, short teasers | Fastest | 200K tokens | $1 / $5 |
Anthropic API list prices (input / output) and context windows as of October 2026. Your Claude Video plan price does not change with the model.
Claude app & Desktop and video: FAQ
How do I connect Claude Video to Claude Desktop?
Add a remote MCP server in your Claude Desktop configuration with the URL https://claudevideo.io/api/mcp and your Claude Video API key as a Bearer token, then restart Claude Desktop.
Does it work on Claude.ai in the browser?
Yes, wherever Claude lets you add custom remote MCP connectors.
Can Claude show me the video before rendering?
Yes. Claude can call preview_frame to render individual frames and show them in the conversation.
Where does the final video go?
Renders are stored in your Claude Video account. Claude returns a download link when the export finishes.
Is Claude Video built by Anthropic?
No. It is an independent product that connects to Claude through the open Model Context Protocol.
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More ways to make videos with Claude.
Claude Video is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic PBC. “Claude” is a trademark of Anthropic PBC. Model facts as of October 2026.
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