DemoStudio MCP server

@demostudio/mcp-server

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

• generatevideo** — Turn a text brief into a rendered Instagram Reel / TikTok / YouTube Short
• getvideostatus — Check build progress and get the exported video URL
• listcapabilities** — Show all 5 scene types and 17 Remotion templates
• createschedule** — 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/claudedesktopconfig.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

Returns a project URL to preview and export the video.

getvideostatus

list_capabilities

No parameters. Returns all 17 Remotion templates with descriptions.

create_schedule

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

View pricing →

License

MIT

Maintainer guide — publishing updates

1. Make code changes in src/index.ts

Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.