Ssemble AI Clipping
Create AI-powered short-form video clips from YouTube videos. Supports webhook callbacks.
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Create AI-powered short-form video clips from YouTube videos. Supports webhook callbacks.
Details
- Kind
- MCP servers
- Topic
- Social & content
- Publisher
- com.ssemble
- Origin
- official
- Category
- ferramentas
- Transport
- http
- Version
- 1.1.3
- Stars
- 6
- Forks
- 2
- Last push
- 2026-04-01T13:53:42Z
- Repository state
- ativo
- Language
- JavaScript
- License
- MIT
- Added
- 2026-08-29 03:01:23
- Updated
- 2026-08-29 03:01:23
- Origin id
com.ssemble/mcp-server
README
# Ssemble MCP Server
MCP server for [Ssemble AI Clipping](https://aiclipping.ssemble.com) — create viral short-form videos from any AI assistant.
Works with **Claude Desktop**, **Claude Code**, **Cursor**, **VS Code**, **Windsurf**, and any MCP-compatible client.
## What it does
This MCP server lets AI assistants create short-form video clips from YouTube videos using Ssemble's AI clipping engine. The AI can:
- **Create shorts** from YouTube URLs or uploaded files
- **Webhook callbacks** — get notified when processing completes (works with n8n, Zapier, Make)
- **Browse assets** — caption templates, background music, gameplay overlays, meme hooks
- **Track processing** — check progress and retrieve completed clips
- **Manage requests** — list history, get results, delete old requests
## Prerequisites
- [Ssemble account](https://app.ssemble.com) with an active subscription
- API key (get it from Settings → API Keys in the Ssemble dashboard)
- Node.js >= 18
## Quick Start
### Claude Desktop
Edit your config file:
- **macOS**: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
- **Windows**: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
- **Linux**: `~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ssemble": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@ssemble/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"SSEMBLE_API_KEY": "sk_ssemble_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
```
Restart Claude Desktop after saving.
### Claude Code
```bash
claude mcp add ssemble -- npx @ssemble/mcp-server
```
Then set the environment variable:
```bash
export SSEMBLE_API_KEY="sk_ssemble_your_key_here"
```
### Cursor / VS Code / Windsurf
Add to your MCP settings:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ssemble": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@ssemble/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"SSEMBLE_API_KEY": "sk_ssemble_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
```
## Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `create_short` | Create AI-generated short clips from a video. Returns request ID instantly. |
| `get_status` | Check processing progress (0-100%) and current step |
| `get_shorts` | Retrieve completed clips with video URLs, titles, viral scores |
| `list_requests` | List all your requests with pagination and status filtering |
| `delete_request` | Permanently delete a request and its videos |
| `list_templates` | Browse caption style templates |
| `list_music` | Browse background music tracks |
| `list_game_videos` | Browse gameplay overlay videos |
| `list_meme_hooks` | Browse meme hook attention-grabber clips |
## How Processing Works
Video processing takes 5-30 minutes. Two workflows available:
### Option A: Polling (manual check)
1. `create_short` — submits the job and returns instantly with a request ID
2. `get_status` — check progress anytime (queued → processing → completed)
3. `get_shorts` — retrieve the generated clips when done
### Option B: Webhook (automated)
1. `create_short` with `webhookUrl` — submits the job with a callback URL
2. When processing completes or fails, the API sends an HTTP POST to your URL with the results
3. No polling needed — ideal for n8n, Zapier, Make, and custom backend integrations
Webhook payload example:
```json
{
"event": "shorts.completed",
"requestId": "507f1f77bcf86cd799439011",
"status": "completed",
"timestamp": "2026-03-30T12:00:00.000Z",
"data": {
"shorts": [
{
"id": "...",
"title": "AI-Generated Title",
"video_url": "https://...",
"duration": 45,
"viral_score": 8.5
}
]
}
}
```
## Usage Examples
**Create shorts from a YouTube video:**
> "Create shorts from https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc123, use the first 10 minutes with chill background music"
**Browse available assets:**
> "Show me all caption templates" / "What background music is available?"
**Check progress:**
> "What's the status of my video request?"
**Get results:**
> "Show me the clips for request 507f1f77bcf86cd799439011, sorted by viral score"
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|----------|----------|-------------|
| `SSEMBLE_API_KEY` | Yes | Your Ssemble API key (starts with `sk_ssemble_`) |
| `SSEMBLE_API_BASE_URL` | No | Override API base URL (default: `https://aiclipping.ssemble.com/api/v1`) |
## Development
```bash
git clone https://gitlab.com/vlogr/ssemble-mcp-server.git
cd ssemble-mcp-server
npm install
SSEMBLE_API_KEY=sk_ssemble_your_key npm start
```
## License
MIT