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FFmpeg API

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Run FFmpeg and FFprobe in the cloud: convert, compress, trim and analyze video and audio.

Website

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).

Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code 
claude mcp add --transport http ffmpeg-api 'https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcp'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "ffmpeg-api": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcp"
        }
    }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is FFmpeg API?

Run FFmpeg and FFprobe in the cloud: convert, compress, trim and analyze video and audio.

How do I install FFmpeg API?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http ffmpeg-api 'https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does FFmpeg API need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Who maintains FFmpeg API?

It is published by com.ffmpeg-api. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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