Your Move Exercise Video API
1,413+ HD exercise videos with muscles and instructions, plus workout and program generation.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http your-move-exercise-video-api 'https://exercise-api.ymove.app/mcp' --header 'X-API-Key: <Your Your Move Exercise API key (https://ymove.app/exercise-api/signup)>'
{
"mcpServers": {
"your-move-exercise-video-api": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://exercise-api.ymove.app/mcp",
"headers": {
"X-API-Key": "<Your Your Move Exercise API key (https://ymove.app/exercise-api/signup)>"
}
}
}
}
ymove-exercise-mcpclaude mcp add your-move-exercise-video-api -e 'YMOVE_API_KEY=<your ymove_api_key>' -- npx -y ymove-exercise-mcp@1.1.3
{
"mcpServers": {
"your-move-exercise-video-api": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ymove-exercise-mcp@1.1.3"
],
"env": {
"YMOVE_API_KEY": "<your ymove_api_key>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
YMOVE_API_KEYrequired secret Your Your Move Exercise API key (https://ymove.app/exercise-api/signup)
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
ymove-exercise-mcp
MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for the YMove Exercise Video API. Use 1,413+ HD exercise videos, workout generation, and program building directly from Claude.
Setup
Hosted (no install)
Clients that support remote MCP servers can connect to the hosted endpoint directly. Send your API key in the X-API-Key header.
claude mcp add --transport http ymove https://exercise-api.ymove.app/mcp --header "X-API-Key: your_api_key"
Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"ymove": {
"url": "https://exercise-api.ymove.app/mcp",
"headers": { "X-API-Key": "your_api_key" }
}
}
}
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ymove": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["ymove-exercise-mcp"],
"env": {
"YMOVE_API_KEY": "your_api_key"
}
}
}
}
Claude Code (local)
claude mcp add ymove -e YMOVE_API_KEY=your_api_key -- npx ymove-exercise-mcp
Get your API key from the docs at ymove.app/exercise-api (free trial).
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_exercises | Search and filter 1,413+ exercises by muscle group, equipment, difficulty, type |
get_exercise | Get detailed exercise info with video URLs, instructions, muscles |
generate_workout | Generate a structured workout with sets, reps, and rest times |
generate_program | Generate a multi-week training program with periodization |
list_muscle_groups | List all muscle groups with exercise counts |
list_exercise_types | List all exercise types with counts |
Example Prompts
Once connected, you can ask Claude things like:
- "Show me all chest exercises with dumbbells"
- "Generate an intermediate back workout with 6 exercises"
- "Create a 4-week muscle building program, 4 days per week"
- "What bodyweight exercises are available for core?"
- "Get details on the barbell squat exercise"
Links
Frequently asked questions
What is Your Move Exercise Video API?
1,413+ HD exercise videos with muscles and instructions, plus workout and program generation.
How do I install Your Move Exercise Video API?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http your-move-exercise-video-api 'https://exercise-api.ymove.app/mcp' --header 'X-API-Key: <Your Your Move Exercise API key (https://ymove.app/exercise-api/signup)>'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Your Move Exercise Video API need an API key?
Yes. It expects YMOVE_API_KEY, X-API-Key, which you set in its configuration.
Is Your Move Exercise Video API open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains Your Move Exercise Video API?
It is published by ymove-app. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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