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FFMPEG API
CommunityMCP server by hifarrer · updated · ★ 0
Hosted MCP tools for FFmpeg-style video and audio processing through FFMPEG API. FFMPEG API is a community project by hifarrer, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 130 days ago
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What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
X-API-KeyHeader, secret | Required | FFMPEG API key for authenticating MCP requests. |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install FFMPEG API
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add --transport http ffmpeg-api https://mcp.ffmpegapi.net/mcp --header "X-API-Key: YOUR_X_API_KEY"Run in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ffmpeg-api": {
"url": "https://mcp.ffmpegapi.net/mcp",
"headers": {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_X_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ffmpeg-api": {
"url": "https://mcp.ffmpegapi.net/mcp",
"headers": {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_X_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"ffmpeg-api": {
"url": "https://mcp.ffmpegapi.net/mcp",
"headers": {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_X_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
{
"mcpServers": {
"ffmpeg-api": {
"serverUrl": "https://mcp.ffmpegapi.net/mcp",
"headers": {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_X_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
https://mcp.ffmpegapi.net/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.ffmpegapi.net/mcp --header "X-API-Key: YOUR_X_API_KEY". 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 a community project by hifarrer, not verified by a company domain.
Is FFMPEG API free?
The code is published under the NOASSERTION licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is FFMPEG API safe to use?
It scores 21 of 100. Grades: maintenance C, 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.