Broll MCP server

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• broll_status

  Report workspace location, ffmpeg availability, configured generation providers, and social platform readiness. Call this first to see what is possible. Pass probe: true to live-verify social credentials (makes real authenticated API calls, posts nothing).

• create_post_draftwrite action

  Create a reviewable post draft (text + media + target platforms). Validates against per-platform rules (char limits, media counts/sizes) and reports violations. Nothing is published — drafts are files the user can inspect; use publish_post to send.

• create_thread_draftwrite action

  Create a multi-post thread draft. On publish, posts chain as replies under the first one (Bluesky reply refs, X in_reply_to). Each post has its own text and up to 4 images, validated per platform. Nothing is published until publish_post with confirm: true.

• extract_frame

  Extract a single PNG frame from a video at a timestamp — use it to visually QA a render.

• generate_image

  Generate image(s) with the user’s own API keys (BYO-key: OpenAI or Gemini; falls back to a labelled mock when no keys are set). Returns workspace asset ids usable in render_video, render_carousel, and post drafts.

• generate_video

  Generate a short video clip with the user’s own API keys (Gemini Veo when configured; labelled mock otherwise). Expensive with real keys — only call when the user’s workflow needs generated footage.

• import_asset

  Copy a local file (image/video/audio) into the broll workspace and get an asset id for it.

• list_assets

  List workspace assets (generated, imported, and rendered), optionally filtered by kind.

• list_drafts

  List post drafts in the outbox with status and publish results.

• probe_asset

  Inspect a media file: duration, dimensions, codecs, streams. Accepts an asset id or absolute path.

• publish_postwrite action

  Publish a draft to its target platforms. Requires confirm: true — never call this without the user’s explicit go-ahead in the conversation. Platforms without credentials fail independently with setup instructions; "export" always succeeds and writes a ready-to-post bundle.

• render_carousel

  Render branded carousel slides (the Instagram/LinkedIn format). Layout, fonts, accent bar, page numbers, and watermark are deterministic code; backgrounds can be plain color or any image asset. Returns one asset per slide.

• render_video

  Compile a declarative RenderPlan into an mp4 via ffmpeg — deterministic, brand-aware, no generation keys needed. Clips (video/image/color) are concatenated in order; overlays and captions are burned in; optional music is mixed under clip audio. Returns the rendered asset id.

• set_profilewrite action

  Update the Bluesky profile (display name, bio, avatar image) — merges with the existing profile, never clobbers other fields. Requires confirm: true because it changes the public account.

• Code scan57 source files scanned25/25
• –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
• –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
• Auth qualitystatic API keys via environment variables6/15
• Maintenancelast push 75 days ago12/15
• Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10

Safety score

78/100

higher than 58% of 1,337 Media servers

Tools

14

the typical Media server has 7

Tools that change things

29%

typical: 4%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break

GitHub stars

5

more than 82% of 715 Media servers

Downloads a week

36

more than 19% of 365 Media servers with a package

Broll: common questions

Is Broll MCP server safe?

Mostly: it is graded B (78/100). Read the Broll safety report

How do I install Broll?

It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.

Does Broll need an API key?

Yes. The registry entry asks for OPENAI_API_KEY, GEMINI_API_KEY, BLUESKY_APP_PASSWORD, MASTODON_ACCESS_TOKEN and 4 more.

Is Broll maintained?

The last commit was 115 days ago (2026-07-12). The latest release is v0.1.1.

What can I use instead of Broll?

Servers from other publishers that do the same job: SuperCMO MCP server, Sapiens Sintéticos MCP server and TokPortal MCP server. Compare all Broll alternatives.

How does Broll compare with other Media MCP servers?

safety score 78/100 (higher than 58% of 1,337 Media servers); tools 14 (the typical Media server has 7); tools that change things 29% (typical: 4%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.