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What is MCP?

Talk to make videos. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) lets AI assistants like Claude connect to Babou and create videos through conversation - no code required.
MCP vs REST API: Use the MCP server when integrating with AI assistants like Claude. Use the REST API for direct programmatic access from your applications.

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Why Use Babou’s MCP Server?

AI-Native Integration

Let AI assistants like Claude create videos autonomously through natural conversation

Simplified Workflow

No need to write code - just describe what you want and let the AI handle the API calls

Intelligent Automation

AI agents can make smart decisions about video structure, content, and timing

Interactive Creation

Iterate on videos through conversation, making real-time adjustments

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Available Tools

The Babou MCP server provides 6 tools for video project management:

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Project Management

Create a new video project with a name and description
View all your video projects

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Chapter Management

Add a chapter to a project with a name and duration
View all chapters in a project

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Video Creation

Submit a text prompt to create video content for a chapter (waits for completion)

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Export

Export a completed project to a downloadable video file

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Use Cases

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1. Conversational Video Creation

User: "Create a 30-second intro video for my product launch"
Claude: [Uses CreateVideoProject, AddChapter, AddVideoPrompt tools]
Claude: "I've created your intro video! Here's what I made..."

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2. Batch Video Processing

User: "Create 5 social media videos from these topics: [list]"
Claude: [Creates multiple projects and chapters programmatically]
Claude: "All 5 videos are ready for review..."

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3. Iterative Refinement

User: "Make the intro more engaging and add upbeat music"
Claude: [Uses AddVideoPrompt with updated instructions]
Claude: "I've updated the intro with your changes..."

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How It Works

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Setup MCP Server

Configure the Babou MCP server in your AI assistant (e.g., Claude Desktop)
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Authenticate

Connect using your Babou API key or OAuth
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Use Natural Language

Describe what videos you want to create in plain English
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AI Makes API Calls

The AI assistant uses MCP tools to interact with Babou’s API
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Get Results

Download your completed videos or iterate with more instructions

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MCP vs REST API

FeatureMCP ServerREST API
Best forAI assistants, conversational workflowsDirect programmatic access
Ease of useNatural languageCode required
FlexibilityAI makes decisionsFull control over every parameter
AuthenticationOAuth or API keyAPI key only
Async handlingTools wait for completionManual polling required
Use caseQuick iterations, explorationProduction applications, automation
The MCP server is a wrapper around the REST API. Everything you can do with MCP can also be done with the REST API (and vice versa).

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Getting Started

Setup Guide

Install and configure the Babou MCP server

Tool Reference

Explore all available MCP tools

Examples

See complete workflow examples

REST API

Use the REST API directly

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Supported AI Assistants

The Babou MCP server works with any MCP-compatible AI assistant:
  • Claude Desktop (Anthropic)
  • Claude for VS Code
  • Custom MCP clients
Claude Desktop is the easiest way to get started. Follow our setup guide for step-by-step instructions.