MCP server for DemoStudio — lets any MCP-compatible AI assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) generate short-form video ads directly from a conversation.

What it does

generate_video — Turn a text brief into a rendered Instagram Reel / TikTok / YouTube Short
get_video_status — Check build progress and get the exported video URL
list_templates — Show all 17 available motion-graphic templates
create_schedule — Set up the Agent to auto-generate videos on a recurring schedule

Requirements

Node.js 18+
A DemoStudio API key — get one at demostudio.xyz/settings

Installation

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport stdio \
  --env DEMOSTUDIO_API_KEY=your_api_key_here \
  demostudio \
  -- npx -y @demostudio/mcp-server

Cursor / Windsurf

Add to your MCP config file (~/.cursor/mcp.json or ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "demostudio": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@demostudio/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "DEMOSTUDIO_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "demostudio": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@demostudio/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "DEMOSTUDIO_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Usage examples

Once installed, just talk to your AI assistant naturally:

Generate a 30-second Instagram Reel for my SaaS product.
It's an AI inbox tool called Clearbox. Target: busy founders.
Tone: confident, direct. End with "Try it free at getclearbox.com".
Music: uplifting. Add subtitles.

What Remotion templates does DemoStudio support?

Check the status of project abc-123.

Set up a weekly automated video for my brand.
Product: Kova — project management for remote teams.
URL: https://getkova.com. Calm music. Run every Monday.

Tools reference

`generate_video`

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`prompt`	string	✓	Full creative brief — product, audience, tone, scenes, CTA
`product_url`	string		URL to crawl for brand colors, logo, description
`music_mood`	`hype` \| `uplifting` \| `calm`		Background music mood
`subtitles`	boolean		Burn subtitles onto voiceover scenes (default: true)
`voice_gender`	`male` \| `female`		Preferred voiceover gender

Returns a project URL to preview and export the video.

`get_video_status`

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`project_id`	string	✓	Project UUID from `generate_video`

`list_templates`

No parameters. Returns all 17 Remotion templates with descriptions.

`create_schedule`

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`frequency`	`daily` \| `weekly` \| `biweekly` \| `monthly`	✓	How often to generate
`run_day_of_week`	number (0–6)		Day of week (0=Sun). Applies to weekly/biweekly/monthly
`brand_description`	string		Text brief added to the Knowledge Base
`product_url`	string		URL to crawl and add to the Knowledge Base
`music_mood`	`hype` \| `uplifting` \| `calm`		Default music for automated runs

Pricing

DemoStudio is credit-based. New accounts get 500 free credits (enough for ~1 full video). Active accounts receive up to 500 bonus credits every month.

Scene generation: 10 credits
Video export: 400 credits
Automated run: ~700 credits

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