Server data from the Official MCP Registry
Transcribe, read and download public Reels, TikToks and YouTube videos, plus sourced creator data
About
Transcribe, read and download public Reels, TikToks and YouTube videos, plus sourced creator data
Remote endpoints: streamable-http: https://shortformkit.com/mcp
Security Report
Valid MCP server (1 strong, 1 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.
9 tools verified · Open access · No issues found
Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.
Permissions Found in Source Code
Found by scanning the linked source code. This listing connects to a hosted endpoint, so none of this runs on your machine: it describes what the server software does where it is hosted.
How to Connect
Remote Plugin
No local installation needed. Your AI client connects to the remote endpoint directly.
Add this to your MCP configuration to connect:
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-diegobruegger-prog-shortformkit": {
"url": "https://shortformkit.com/mcp"
}
}
}Documentation
View on GitHubFrom the project's GitHub README.
Shortform Kit MCP server
Free remote MCP server for AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code). No API key, no account.
URL: https://shortformkit.com/mcp (Streamable HTTP)
Tools
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
get_video_info | Title, author, duration, qualities, caption and hashtags of a public Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Pinterest, Threads, Vimeo or Reddit post |
download_media | MP4, MP3, image, cover or a frame at a timestamp, optionally only a section; returns a link valid for 15 minutes |
transcribe_video | Whisper transcript with timestamps, 90+ languages, optional translation to English |
youtube_channel_id | UC channel ID, handle, channel URL and RSS feed from a @handle or any video link |
social_video_specs | 2026 upload specs (sizes, lengths, caption and hashtag limits) for 9 platforms, sourced |
creator_monetization | Monetization programs and requirements, RPM by niche and country, engagement benchmarks, sponsorship rates |
loudness_and_subtitles | LUFS and true peak targets (Spotify, YouTube, Netflix, EBU R128 …), subtitle rules, frame rates |
youtube_thumbnail_trends | This week's measured thumbnail trends of the most-viewed new YouTube videos in 10 niches |
estimate_youtube_earnings | Ad earnings range from monthly views and niche, or for Shorts |
Add it
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http shortformkit https://shortformkit.com/mcp
Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)
{ "mcpServers": { "shortformkit": { "url": "https://shortformkit.com/mcp" } } }
VS Code (.vscode/mcp.json)
{ "servers": { "shortformkit": { "type": "http", "url": "https://shortformkit.com/mcp" } } }
Claude (claude.ai, desktop): Settings, Connectors, Add custom connector, paste https://shortformkit.com/mcp (custom connectors depend on your plan).
Notes
- Same fair-use rate limit per IP as the website. Downloads are deleted after 15 minutes.
- Only use it for content you own or are allowed to use.
- Data tools answer with sourced data (CC BY 4.0) from https://shortformkit.com/data/ and include the source URL.
- HTTP API description: https://shortformkit.com/openapi.json
- Guide: https://shortformkit.com/mcp-server/
License
This repository (docs and registry metadata): MIT. Made by Diego Brügger, video editor in Zürich, for Shortform Kit.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to review this server!
More Developer Tools MCP Servers
Fetch
Freeby Modelcontextprotocol · Developer Tools
Web content fetching and conversion for efficient LLM usage
Git
Freeby Modelcontextprotocol · Developer Tools
Read, search, and manipulate Git repositories programmatically
Worldmonitor
Freeby Koala73 · Developer Tools
Live markets, conflicts, country risk, chokepoints, energy, and China decision signals. 93 tools.
Toleno
Freeby Toleno · Developer Tools
Toleno Network MCP Server — Manage your Toleno mining account with Claude AI using natural language.
MCP Marketplace
Freeby mcp-marketplace · Developer Tools
Search and install MCP servers from inside your AI client.
mcp-creator-python
Freeby mcp-marketplace · Developer Tools
Create, build, and publish Python MCP servers to PyPI — conversationally.