Shortform Kit
Transcribe, read and download public Reels, TikToks and YouTube videos, plus sourced creator data
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 shortform-kit 'https://shortformkit.com/mcp'{
"mcpServers": {
"shortform-kit": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://shortformkit.com/mcp"
}
}
}Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
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)
Platform guides with example prompts: Instagram MCP server, TikTok MCP server, YouTube MCP server.
Tools
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
get_video_info | Title, author, duration, qualities, caption and hashtags of a public Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook or Pinterest 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/mcpCursor (~/.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): Customize, Connectors, + Add, 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shortform Kit?
Transcribe, read and download public Reels, TikToks and YouTube videos, plus sourced creator data
How do I install Shortform Kit?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http shortform-kit 'https://shortformkit.com/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Shortform Kit 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.
Is Shortform Kit open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains Shortform Kit?
It is published by diegobruegger-prog. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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