Crabcut MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Crabcut in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add crabcut -e CRABCUT_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @crabcut/mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "crabcut": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@crabcut/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CRABCUT_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Crabcut MCP server do?

Turn YouTube videos into short-form clips via the Crabcut API: highlight detection, subtitles, 9:16 reframing and direct download URLs.

Is the Crabcut MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Crabcut run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Crabcut to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add crabcut -e CRABCUT_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @crabcut/mcp-server

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