How do I install Ssemble?

Ssemble supports both local and remote installation. For local use, install it via npm (npx) and add the configuration to your AI app. For remote access, add the server URL to your MCP configuration.

Is Ssemble safe to use?

Ssemble scored 6.3/10 (moderate risk) in MCP Marketplace's automated security scan. It has 3 high or critical findings to review. It's listed, but review the security report on this page before installing.

What credentials does Ssemble need?

Ssemble requires the following credentials or environment variables: SSEMBLE_API_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Ssemble?

Ssemble uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Ssemble MCP Server

by Ssembleinc

Developer ToolsModerate6.3MCP RegistryLocalRemote

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Create AI-powered short-form video clips from YouTube videos. Supports webhook callbacks.

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Create AI-powered short-form video clips from YouTube videos. Supports webhook callbacks.

Remote endpoints: streamable-http: https://mcp.ssemble.com/mcp

Security Report

6.3

Moderate6.3Moderate Risk

Valid MCP server (2 strong, 1 medium validity signals). 5 known CVEs in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity) Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

10 files analyzed · 6 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

file_system

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Your Ssemble API key (starts with sk_ssemble_)Required

Environment variable: SSEMBLE_API_KEY

How to Install & Connect

Available as Local & Remote

This plugin can run on your machine or connect to a hosted endpoint. during install.

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

Ssemble MCP Server

MCP server for Ssemble AI Clipping — create viral short-form videos from any AI assistant.

Works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible client.

What it does

This MCP server lets AI assistants create short-form video clips from YouTube videos using Ssemble's AI clipping engine. The AI can:

Create shorts from YouTube URLs or uploaded files
Webhook callbacks — get notified when processing completes (works with n8n, Zapier, Make)
Browse assets — caption templates, background music, gameplay overlays, meme hooks
Track processing — check progress and retrieve completed clips
Manage requests — list history, get results, delete old requests

Prerequisites

Ssemble account with an active subscription
API key (get it from Settings → API Keys in the Ssemble dashboard)
Node.js >= 18

Quick Start

Claude Desktop

Edit your config file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssemble": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@ssemble/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "SSEMBLE_API_KEY": "sk_ssemble_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop after saving.

Claude Code

claude mcp add ssemble -- npx @ssemble/mcp-server

Then set the environment variable:

export SSEMBLE_API_KEY="sk_ssemble_your_key_here"

Cursor / VS Code / Windsurf

Add to your MCP settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ssemble": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@ssemble/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "SSEMBLE_API_KEY": "sk_ssemble_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

Tool	Description
`create_short`	Create AI-generated short clips from a video. Returns request ID instantly.
`get_status`	Check processing progress (0-100%) and current step
`get_shorts`	Retrieve completed clips with video URLs, titles, viral scores
`list_requests`	List all your requests with pagination and status filtering
`delete_request`	Permanently delete a request and its videos
`list_templates`	Browse caption style templates
`list_music`	Browse background music tracks
`list_game_videos`	Browse gameplay overlay videos
`list_meme_hooks`	Browse meme hook attention-grabber clips

How Processing Works

Video processing takes 5-30 minutes. Two workflows available:

Option A: Polling (manual check)

create_short — submits the job and returns instantly with a request ID
get_status — check progress anytime (queued → processing → completed)
get_shorts — retrieve the generated clips when done

Option B: Webhook (automated)

create_short with webhookUrl — submits the job with a callback URL
When processing completes or fails, the API sends an HTTP POST to your URL with the results
No polling needed — ideal for n8n, Zapier, Make, and custom backend integrations

Webhook payload example:

{
  "event": "shorts.completed",
  "requestId": "507f1f77bcf86cd799439011",
  "status": "completed",
  "timestamp": "2026-03-30T12:00:00.000Z",
  "data": {
    "shorts": [
      {
        "id": "...",
        "title": "AI-Generated Title",
        "video_url": "https://...",
        "duration": 45,
        "viral_score": 8.5
      }
    ]
  }
}

Usage Examples

Create shorts from a YouTube video:

"Create shorts from https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc123, use the first 10 minutes with chill background music"

Browse available assets:

"Show me all caption templates" / "What background music is available?"

Check progress:

"What's the status of my video request?"

Get results:

"Show me the clips for request 507f1f77bcf86cd799439011, sorted by viral score"

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Description
`SSEMBLE_API_KEY`	Yes	Your Ssemble API key (starts with `sk_ssemble_`)
`SSEMBLE_API_BASE_URL`	No	Override API base URL (default: `https://aiclipping.ssemble.com/api/v1`)

Development

git clone https://gitlab.com/vlogr/ssemble-mcp-server.git
cd ssemble-mcp-server
npm install
SSEMBLE_API_KEY=sk_ssemble_your_key npm start

License

MIT

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Permissions Required

What You'll Need

How to Install & Connect

Documentation

Ssemble MCP Server

What it does

Prerequisites

Quick Start

Claude Desktop

Claude Code

Cursor / VS Code / Windsurf

Available Tools

How Processing Works

Option A: Polling (manual check)

Option B: Webhook (automated)

Usage Examples

Environment Variables

Development

License

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