# ChatCut MCP server

> Lets an AI client edit footage, add captions and motion graphics, generate media, and export an editable timeline.

- Repository: https://github.com/ChatCut-Inc/agent-plugin
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/chatcut-inc/agent-plugin
- Official: yes
- Transport: remote
- Stars: 1041
- License: Apache-2.0
- Latest version: 1.0.0

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add --transport http agent-plugin https://api.chatcut.io/api/external-mcp/mcp?chatcutInstallSource=mcp_registry
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-plugin": {
      "url": "https://api.chatcut.io/api/external-mcp/mcp?chatcutInstallSource=mcp_registry"
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "agent-plugin": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api.chatcut.io/api/external-mcp/mcp?chatcutInstallSource=mcp_registry"
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code CLI

```sh
code --add-mcp '{"name":"agent-plugin","type":"http","url":"https://api.chatcut.io/api/external-mcp/mcp?chatcutInstallSource=mcp_registry"}'
```

### Codex

```sh
codex mcp add agent-plugin --url 'https://api.chatcut.io/api/external-mcp/mcp?chatcutInstallSource=mcp_registry'
```

### Codex config.toml (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.agent-plugin]
url = "https://api.chatcut.io/api/external-mcp/mcp?chatcutInstallSource=mcp_registry"
```

### Gemini CLI

```sh
gemini mcp add -s user --transport http agent-plugin 'https://api.chatcut.io/api/external-mcp/mcp?chatcutInstallSource=mcp_registry'
```

### Gemini settings.json (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-plugin": {
      "url": "https://api.chatcut.io/api/external-mcp/mcp?chatcutInstallSource=mcp_registry",
      "type": "http"
    }
  }
}
```

## FAQ

### What can an agent do with ChatCut?

An agent can import media, edit a project timeline, add captions and subtitles, create motion graphics, generate assets, transcribe audio, and export videos.

### How do I install ChatCut for an MCP client?

The recommended path is installing ChatCut Desktop by asking your agent to read the setup guide. Hosted web plugins are also available for Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI and other MCP clients with OAuth support.

### What export formats does ChatCut support?

It exports MP4 video, MP3, WAV, FLAC or AAC audio, and PNG stills. Desktop additionally supports Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve XML, CapCut and Jianying Pro drafts, and 4K/HDR video.

### Do I need a ChatCut account to connect?

Yes, a ChatCut account is required. Hosted web connections sign in with OAuth and local Desktop setup opens sign-in.

### Can ChatCut connect to remote MCP clients?

Yes, other MCP clients that support remote servers with OAuth can connect to the hosted endpoint and sign in with a ChatCut account.