Vidlens MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Vidlens in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add thatsrajan-vidlens -- npx -y vidlens-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "thatsrajan-vidlens": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vidlens-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Vidlens MCP server do?

Video as a queryable local asset for AI agents — 47 tools for YouTube, social, and local media.

Is the Vidlens MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Vidlens run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Vidlens to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add thatsrajan-vidlens -- npx -y vidlens-mcp

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