FFmpeg API MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install FFmpeg API in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http ffmpeg-api https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ffmpeg-api": {
      "url": "https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the FFmpeg API MCP server do?

Run FFmpeg and FFprobe in the cloud: convert, compress, trim and analyze video and audio.

Is the FFmpeg API 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 FFmpeg API run locally or remotely?

Remote. Hosted by the provider. You connect with a URL, nothing to install.

How do I add FFmpeg API to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http ffmpeg-api https://mcp.ffmpeg-api.com/mcp

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