AI Plugin IndexFFmpeg API
Verified · ffmpeg-api.comMCP server by ffmpeg-api · updated
Run FFmpeg and FFprobe in the cloud: convert, compress, trim and analyze video and audio. FFmpeg API is published by ffmpeg-api.com from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
No licence found, so reuse rights are unclear
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
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Install FFmpeg API
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add --transport http ffmpeg-api https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ffmpeg-api": {
"url": "https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcp"
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ffmpeg-api": {
"url": "https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"ffmpeg-api": {
"url": "https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcp"
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
{
"mcpServers": {
"ffmpeg-api": {
"serverUrl": "https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcpIn ChatGPT: Settings, Connectors, Add custom connector, then paste this URL. Works in any client that supports remote servers.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the ffmpeg-api block.
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FFmpeg API: common questions
How do I install FFmpeg API?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add --transport http ffmpeg-api https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is FFmpeg API the official server?
FFmpeg API is published by ffmpeg-api.com from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is FFmpeg API free?
The code is public, but no licence file was found, so check the repository before commercial use.
Is FFmpeg API safe to use?
It scores 16 of 100. Grades: licence F, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to FFmpeg API?
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Does FFmpeg API work with ChatGPT?
Yes. Add its server URL in ChatGPT as a custom connector. See MCP in ChatGPT.